(1) A territorial authority that has functions, duties, and powers under this subpart may, under the Local Government Act 2002, transfer any of those functions, duties, and powers to another territorial authority or to a regional council if the other territorial authority or the regional council—
(a) agrees in writing to the transfer; and
(b) is able to meet any national outcomes issued under section 148 for the relevant district.
(2) However, a territorial authority may not transfer the function of a recognised agency, if it is so recognised under this Act.