27 February 2024

Repeal of Water Services Reform legislation

02 September 2024

Local Government (Waters Services Preliminary Arrangements) legislation enacted

10 December 2024

Local Government (Water Services) Bill introduced

24 March → 24 April 2025

Public consultation on a preferred water services delivery model

May 2025

Local Water Done Well consultation hearings - 13 May 2025

August 2025

Council decision on the Water Services Delivery Plan

01 September 2025

Commitment Agreement with Tauranga City Council signed

03 September 2025

Council submits Water Services Delivery Plan to the Department of Internal Affairs

14 November 2025

Water Services Delivery Plan accepted by the Local Government Secretary

October 2025 → March 2026

Due diligence

October 2025 → March 2026

Establishment planning phase

April 2026 → June 2027

Establishment phase

01 July 2027

Multi-council WO established