The Taxpayers' Union campaigns against Three Waters reform affecting New Zealand councils. Membership offered for $25 to support opposition efforts. …
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The Taxpayers' Union releases guide for council mergers, demanding proof of savings and community approval before amalgamation proceeds. …
Taxpayers' Union podcast questions Government plan to merge NZ's 78 councils into 15, citing Auckland Super City as example of amalgamation challenges. …
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. …
Grey District Council announces West Coast councils are advancing work on the Government's Head Start local government reform pathway for the region. …
West Coast councils welcome three-month window for local government reform proposals, focusing on community engagement and evidence-based options. …
Kaipara District Council has joined a regional steering group for local government reform, participating in collaborative discussions about council changes. …
Hauraki District Council acknowledges national discussion underway about the future structure of local government in New Zealand. …
Matamata-Piako District Council updates residents on major local government reform changes moving rapidly through Parliament affecting NZ councils. …
Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils to develop joint amalgamation proposal under government's Simplifying Local Government strategy. …
Taupo District Council responds to Government amalgamation requirements, consulting communities on options before the 9 August 2026 deadline for proposals. …
Mayor John Funnell calls for community input as Taupō District Council assesses potential council mergers under New Zealand's local government reform. …
Mayor Kirton invites Ruapehu residents to hui discussing Government's local government amalgamation and unitary authority reform proposals for the district. …
Ruapehu District Council Mayor Kirton urges residents to complete amalgamation survey by 16 June to help shape council merger priorities and decisions. …
Government announces 90-day 'Head Start' pathway for councils to submit local government reform proposals, accelerating restructuring initiatives. …
Ōpōtiki District Council invites residents to share feedback on local government reform as the Government progresses Simplifying Local Government changes. …