Other Issues
150. In addition to the key issues already identified, one other issue is presented here. It may not ultimately be an issue that requires resolution but its discussion here may aid understanding and help establish if as an issue it needs to be considered or not.
Water Related Issues
151. The provision of water utility services (water, waste water, and stormwater) in New Zealand is in the main managed directly by local authorities under the Local Government Act 2002. There are some limited instances of outsourcing water utility operations, however, the ownership and control of the utility assets remain with the local council. Because the water utility services are usually owned and operated by the local council, who is generally the RCA, there are no apparent issues. While the Ministry is not aware of any problems or issues to be resolved in relation to water issues per se, given that water and sewerage are utility services and services that are privatised in many countries, they are included here to provide an opportunity for potential issues to be raised and addressed if necessary.
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