Our role
We are currently establishing a new economic regulation regime for water services. Some requirements already apply, while others are being developed and will apply in the next few years.
Our regime will help ensure that regulated suppliers promote sufficient revenue recovery, and efficient investment and maintenance so that water services are delivered at a quality that communities expect. It initially applies to water supply and wastewater services, with flexibility to include stormwater services at a later date, if necessary.
As economic regulator we have several tools available to us to perform our role. We have created a simple overview that helps to explain these tools.
Who we're working with
The Commission understands there are many parties that have a role in the wider water landscape. As we develop our regime, we are working closely with our fellow water services regulator, the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowaiopen_in_new and with Government agencies like the Department of Internal Affairsopen_in_new.
There are also other key parties that have a role in reviewing information from water service providers including, the Office of the Auditor General, the Ministry for the Environment, Environmental Protection Authority, Ministry of Health, and regional councils.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that economic regulation can appear complex and that there is uncertainty about what it will mean for regulated water suppliers. We have in the past provided some answers to common questions from the sector about economic regulation. These are updated from time to time as we get questions from stakeholders.