2021/23
Patsy Reddy, Governor-General
At Wellington this 22nd day of February 2021
Present:The Right Hon Jacinda Ardern presiding in Council
This order is made under section 2 of the Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020 on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council.
This order is the Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act Commencement Order 2021.
The Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020 (other than sections 10(b) and 11(e)) comes into force on 1 March 2021.
Michael Webster, Clerk of the Executive Council.
This order brings the Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020 into force on 1 March 2021, except for—
section 10(b), which provides that one of Taumata Arowai’s objectives is to effectively administer the drinking water regulatory system; and
section 11(e), which provides that one of Taumata Arowai’s general functions is to monitor and enforce compliance with relevant drinking water legislation and standards, and other regulatory requirements for which Taumata Arowai has responsibility.
Sections 10(b) and 11(e) will be brought into force at the time when Taumata Arowai assumes responsibility for the drinking water regulatory system.
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 25 February 2021.
This order is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.