新西兰于2026年7月推出新的区域水务局 " 大都市水 " ,以取代目前的理事会服务。 New Zealand launches Metro Water, a new regional water authority, in July 2026 to replace current council-run services.

新西兰政府批准了 " 大都会供水服务提供计划 " ,建立了 " 大都市供水 " ——一个新的多社区拥有的供水组织,定于2026年7月1日开始运营。 The New Zealand government has approved the Metropolitan Water Services Delivery Plan, establishing Metro Water—a new multi-council-owned water organization set to begin operations on 1 July 2026. 与Mana hitua i wi Ngāti Toa Rangitira和Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika共同管理,大都市水将在惠灵顿、Porirua、赫特市、上赫特市和大惠灵顿提供饮用水、废水和雨水服务。 Co-governed with mana whenua iwi Ngāti Toa Rangitira and Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika, Metro Water will deliver drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Wellington, Porirua, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, and Greater Wellington. 本组织将拥有更大的资金、独立性和区域重点,以改善服务,取代目前以理事会为基础的模式。 The organization will have greater funding, independence, and regional focus to improve services, replacing the current council-based model. 2025年12月,基金会治理文件将提交伙伴理事会核准。 Foundation governance documents will be presented to partner councils for approval in December 2025. 惠灵顿供水有限公司将继续运营,直至过渡为止。 Wellington Water Limited will continue operations until the transition.