Local Water Done Well: Public Consultation and Feedback

Consultation on Council’s preferred option for the future of water services delivery ran from 14 April to 12 May 2025.

We asked the public if it supported Council's preferred option – a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) involving six other local Councils (Waikato Water Done Well). There were 54 submissions in total – 53 online and one paper submission. Of these, seven were in favour of Council's preferred option and 46 opposed, with one submission unclear.

“We acknowledge this is an important kaupapa and we need to make the right decision, not only for our generation, but for our tamariki and mokopuna to come,” Mayor Gary Petley said. “We saw some passionate opinions on both sides, and some robust feedback.”