The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai gives notice of the making and publication of compliance rules under the Water Services Act 2021 (“Act”) by the Chief Executive, acting under delegated authority.

Notice Details

1. Title

Water Services (Drinking Water Quality Assurance) Rules 2026 (“Rules”).

2. Date

The Rules were made on 18 June 2026 and come into force on 1 July 2027.

3. Empowering Provisions

Section 49 of the Water Services Act 2021 and section 48 of the Legislation Act 2019.

4. Effect

The Rules set out requirements relating to the performance of functions or duties under Part 2 of the Act, including updates made for very small, small and medium drinking water supplies in 2024 and further updates for large supplies. The Rules revoke and replace the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules 2022 from 1 July 2027.

5. Administering Agency

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai is the administering agency for the Rules.

6. Publication

The Rules are available on the Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai website https://www.taumataarowai.govt.nz.

7. Secondary Legislation

The Rules are secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of June 2026.

ALLAN PRANGNELL, Chief Executive.