What does this event cover
Water service providers across Aotearoa are preparing their first medium-term water services strategies, many aiming for a 1 July 2027 ‘go-live’ date.
This webinar will be a practical session is designed for those developing their first strategy and seeking clarity on:
- Why a water services strategy is needed and its purpose
- How it should link with the LTP, land use planning, and the district plan
- The key do’s and don’ts in strategy content and process
- What distinguishes a water services strategy from material in the LTP
- Who you need to engage with – and when – during development
Programme overview
Your facilators and guest speakers
Mike Wakefield
Mike is a partner in Simpson Grierson’s environment and planning group, based in Wellington. He specialises in local government and environmental law, with a particular focus on the regulatory functions and processes of local government (including under the RMA), and decision-making and governance obligations and requirements. He regularly represents local authorities in relation to RMA matters (including before the higher courts) and has appeared before many other specialist tribunals and council hearings on specific strategic and regulatory matters.
