IAWAI Board considers major water projects for Hamilton City and Waikato District, including new treatment plant site and residential water metering plans. …
Author: Daniel Eisenhut - Input Ltd
The IAWAI board, representing Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils, met to discuss water policy and approve a new 25ML reservoir for Hamilton. …
Selwyn District Council cuts nine amalgamation options to three, including unitary authority and mergers with Ashburton or Greater Christchurch councils. …
Taxpayers' Union calls on Minister Simon Watts to include ratepayers in Government's council merger process, warning current approach lacks credibility. …
Survey of 1,338 Tauranga residents finds 79% support local government reform led by councils rather than central government. Results due 9 August. …
Wellington City Council explains local government amalgamation as the region considers merging eight councils ahead of 2028 reforms. Survey closes 19 July. …
Horizons Region mayors and regional council chair discuss local government reform options, including assessment of a single unitary council model. …
Whangarei District Council supports developing a staged Northland local government reform proposal including potential amalgamation with Kaipara District. …
Canterbury's proposed local government reform and council merger plans remain unclear as discussions continue without firm decisions or timelines. …
TVNZ Complaints Committee upholds Gore District Council complaint over inaccurate amalgamation statement broadcast on 1News in June 2026. …
Clutha District Council releases information about survey submissions gathered on local government reform options affecting the district. …
Waikato District Council extends consultation on Head Start amalgamation proposal to 14 July, with final submission to government due 9 August 2026. …
Community engagement phase ends for West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project, with Grey District Council confirming feedback period closed. …
Four Northland councils propose staged transition to unitary authorities, starting with two before 2028 elections, then moving to single council. …
New Zealand councils face August deadline to apply for fast-tracked unitary authority status as regional councils are set to be abolished in reform. …
Waimakariri District residents support amalgamation with Hurunui and Kaikōura, with 54.5% backing a North Canterbury unitary council model. …
Waitaki District Council chooses Head Start pathway, proposing new unitary authority with Waimate, Mackenzie, and Timaru districts. …
Taupō District Council will examine four local government reform options before deciding whether to submit an amalgamation proposal to Government. …
Western Bay of Plenty District Council to investigate two merger scenarios under the Government's Head Start pathway for local government reform. …
Consultation on local government reform has closed for Matamata-Piako District Council, with community feedback to inform future decisions. …
Hamilton City and Waikato District councils pause R2 boundary change to consider local government reform options including potential amalgamation. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council sets 3.97% rates increase and hosts public briefings on local government reform options. Feedback due 15 July 2026. …
Southland District Council raises concerns over Environment Southland's premature release of amalgamation financial model showing varying cost projections. …
Waimakariri District Council establishes first in-house water services business unit approved under Local Water Done Well, operational from 1 July 2026. …