Water Services Bill

Government bill

28 July 2020

This omnibus bill will implement the Government's decision to comprehensively reform the drinking water regulatory system, with targeted reforms to improve the regulation and performance of wastewater and stormwater networks.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 28 July 2020
  • 1st reading on 9 December 2020
  • 2nd reading on 21 September 2021
  • 3rd reading on 28 September 2021
  • Royal assent on 4 October 2021

Member responsible

Nanaia Mahuta

Nanaia Mahuta

Former Labour Party MP for Hauraki-Waikato

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 9 December 2020

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

21 September 2021

party vote

85Aye
35No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

28 September 2021

party vote

75Aye
45No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.