Green Party proposes bill for drinking water transparency

Friday 30 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 3:05pm

In this story Green Party, Marama Davidson, Taumata Arowai

The Green Party intends to introduce legislation to require the Water Services Authority to regularly publish data regarding drinking water quality. The proposed bill aims to make it easier for the public to verify the safety of their local drinking water supplies.

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1. RNZFri 30 Oct, 1:00pm

   Green Party proposes bill to ensure greater transparency on drinking water quality (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 3:05pm

   Greens want greater transparency on state of drinking water (opens in new tab)