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Our strategy and performance
Taumata Arowai became the new water services regulator for Aotearoa on 15 November 2021.
This is how we plan to meet the Minister of Local Government’s expectations, our legislative obligations and work with the water services sector to achieve our vision of ‘Tiakina te wai, hei oranga te katoa’ - ‘Safe water every day for everyone’.
Our Minister and Letter of Expectations
The responsible Minister for Taumata Arowai is the Minister of Local Government, Hon Kieran McAnulty. The Department of Internal Affairs is the Government’s monitoring agency for Taumata Arowai.
The role of the Minister is to oversee and manage the Crown's interest in, and relationship with, Taumata Arowai, and to exercise any statutory responsibilities.
Each year, our responsible Minister sets out what Taumata Arowai is expected to deliver during the year and the way that delivery should be made.
View the Minister’s Letter of Expectations for the 2021/22 year below, which was updated on 11 November 2021.
Minister's Letter of Expectation
This letter sets out my expectations for Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator
in 2023
Taumata Arowai provided the following responses to the Minister's Letter of Expectations.
Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations
The Statement of Intent is a four-year, medium-term strategic plan.
The Statement of Performance Expectations is a detailed one-year plan, including performance indicators and budget projections.
These accountability documents are required of all Crown entities. Taumata Arowai received a waiver from Minister of Local Government to provide these documents for our establishment phase and the first period of operation from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Taumata Arowai published its first Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations on 14 July 2022.
Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement Strategy
Our Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Strategy 2022 - 2025 sets out clearly what water service suppliers and communities can expect from us over the next three years. It outlines our priorities and regulatory approaches.
Annual Report
The Minister of Finance waived the requirement for Taumata Arowai to prepare an Annual Report on its first four months of its establishment (1 March to 30 June 2021).
Taumata Arowai has instead reported on the initial establishment period in preparing our Annual Report at the end of the 2021/22 financial year.
CE Expense Disclosure
Taumata Arowai is disclosing the Chief Executive's expenses, gifts and hospitality as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability.
CE expenses, gifts and benefits - 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
CE expenses, gifts and benefits - 1 March 2021 to 30 June 2021