Environment Southland develops financial model to test costs and savings of local government restructure options for the Southland region. …
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Hauraki District Council announces playground opening, local government reform survey, business awards, and dog registration dates for residents. …
Central Otago District Council completes consultation on local government reform, allowing residents to share views on potential council changes. …
Central Otago District Council has released community survey results showing clear priorities for local government reform in the district. …
The short version: why is this happening now? That is the question on everyone’s lips right now, and it is a fair one. The honest answer is: we do not …
Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks public feedback on three amalgamation options under the Simplifying Local Government programme. Deadline 15 July. …
Whakatāne District Council invites residents to information sessions on the Government's local government reform programme across the district. …
The term “Head Start” comes from central government. On 5 May 2026, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the Head Start pathway, enabling …
Western Bay of Plenty District Council completes community conversation on local government reform, with residents open to exploring potential changes. …
Ōpōtiki District Council seeks feedback on draft Dog Control and Gambling TAB Venues policies as part of its three-yearly policy review process. …
Northland councils to develop local government reform proposal under new Head Start pathway, with three-month deadline to submit regional reorganisation plan. …
Kaipara District Council has published information about local government reforms. Full details available on the council website. …
Taxpayers' Union podcast questions Government plan to merge NZ's 78 councils into 15, citing Auckland Super City as example of amalgamation challenges. …
The Taxpayers' Union releases guide for council mergers, demanding proof of savings and community approval before amalgamation proceeds. …
The Taxpayers' Union campaigns against Three Waters reform affecting New Zealand councils. Membership offered for $25 to support opposition efforts. …
Clutha District Council has launched a public survey seeking community views on council amalgamation and local government reform options. …
Whakatāne District Council has created an information hub on local government reform and council amalgamation, with community feedback open until 5 June. …
Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council establish Joint Committee to oversee new Water Organisation in Bay of Plenty region. …
Government launches Head Start pathway giving councils three months to propose local government reorganisation plans in New Zealand reform initiative. …
Western Bay of Plenty District Council will consult communities on central government's signalled local government reform changes in coming weeks. …
Taupo District Council co-governance committee meets in Tūrangi with Ngāti Tūrangitukua induction for new Council members and staff last week. …
Taupō District Council begins investigating joining other councils to form a unitary authority despite concerns about the tight timeframe for reform. …
Clutha District Council commits to collaborative approach on local government reform, engaging with sector-wide discussions on council restructuring. …
Apply for stormwater, wastewater and water service connections with Southland District Council. Online applications available from January 2025. …