In Timaru District Council v Minister of Local Government [2023] NZHC 244 the High Court considered declarations sought by the Timaru, Whangārei, Waimakariri District Councils concerning democratic local governance and ownership of the Three Waters infrastructure assets. In doing so, the High Court also traversed the Three Waters reforms, including the proposals and process as well as the opposition of various councils. The Court dismissed the declarations sought.

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Local Government Act 2002, s 11 (see [LG11.01])