Local Water Done Well

In February and March this year, we asked you to have your say on who manages Palmy's water in the future.

In June, elected members confirmed Palmerston North will partner with Horowhenua and Rangitīkei District Councils on a new regional water organisation. Since then we've confirmed the name of the new organisation: Central Districts Water.

Whanganui and Ruapehu District Councils were invited to join, but in July chose to team up together to form a separate entity.

Key milestones

  • August: adopted our joint Water Services Delivery Plan.
  • November: the government approved the plan, and we confirmed the name of the new organisation.
  • December: we confirmed the governance framework that will ensure water services continue to be locally overseen, locally managed and locally accountable. 

Read our latest update

Are you interested in joining the board of Central Districts Water?

As we form the inaugural establishment board, we are seeking expressions of interest for the board chair and four independent directors.

Find out the role requirements and timeline

How we got here

Want to know more about how we arrived at this decision? Check out the information we provided during the consultation period.

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