“network assets of Watercare Services Limited—

• “(a) means the network assets of Watercare Services Limited used in its provision of water supply; and

• “(b) includes—

  • “(i) rivers, streams, lakes, waters, and underground waters, and rights relating to these; and

  • “(ii) land, watershed, catchment, and water collection areas; and

  • “(iii) any of the following that are vested in, or are acquired, constructed, or operated by, or are under the control of, Watercare Services Limited:

    • “(A) reservoirs, dams, bores, tanks, and pipes; and

    • “(B) buildings, machinery, and appliances”.

• “(7) The requirements in this section are in addition to the requirements in section 156, but a territorial authority may comply with both sections by using a single process.”

• “(e) carries out work on, or in relation to, the network assets of Watercare Services Limited without first—

  • “(i) notifying Watercare Services Limited of the intention to carry out the work; and

  • “(ii) obtaining written authorisation from Watercare Services Limited, with terms or conditions that Watercare Services Limited thinks fit.”