Property Council submission on Waipā District Council Local Water Done Well

On 9 June 2025, the Property Council submitted on Waipā District Council’s Local Water Done Well.

Why this matters to our members

The proposal for Waipā District Council to form a multi-Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) governed by an independent Board of Directors is important for our members as it will allow for a more strategic approach to decision-making and asset management.

Our view

We support the establishment of a CCO between Waipā District Council and Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, Ōtorohanga, Waitomo, South Waikato and Taupō to enhance governance standards and enable strategic, coordinated decision-making for water infrastructure.

Councils across New Zealand have historically underinvested in infrastructure, resulting in today’s funding and financing challenges. The establishment of a CCO would allow a separate balance sheet to borrow the money needed for infrastructure upgrades and spread it more fairly over generations. It would not be limited to the Council’s current balance sheet.

Read the full submission

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