Government passes Local Water Done Well legislation into law
Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Labour Party, NZ First, Te Pāti Māori, Simon Watts, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Casey Costello
The Government has passed the final bills required to implement its Local Water Done Well water reform programme. The legislation, which replaces the previous Three Waters regime, passed its third reading on Tuesday afternoon. While some MPs welcomed the move towards localism, others criticised the new legislation.
How they headlined it
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The Press via The Post
Government passes its water reforms into law (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle (opens in new tab)
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- Whanganui and Ruapehu to form joint water services entity
- Ruapehu councillors reject proposal for multi-council water body
