Gore District Council to explore local government reform and council merger proposals from Invercargill City Council and Southland District Council. …
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Hamilton City Council introduces IAWAI – Flowing Waters, a joint water services company responding to local government reform and Local Water Done Well policy. …
Upper Hutt City Council outlines Tiaki Wai billing changes from 2026, part of Wellington's water services reform and council amalgamation shift. …
Christchurch City Council reveals survey results on local government reform priorities as it prepares a Canterbury council amalgamation proposal by 9 August. …
Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga councils confirm Tāheke – Bay Waters Limited as the name for their joint water organisation, operational July 2027. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan accepted under Local Water Done Well, enabling independent water service delivery. …
Central Districts Water will deliver water services for Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Rangitīkei from July 2027 under Local Water Done Well reforms. …
Upper Hutt City Council is transferring its three waters services to regional organisation Tiaki Wai Limited on 1 July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform. …
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says Government's decision to pause Head Start local government reform proposals is disappointing but remains committed to change. …
Upper Hutt City Council welcomes Government's decision to defer local government reform, allowing focus on Long Term Plan and more considered process. …
The Government has paused all council amalgamation decisions until after the election, affecting Christchurch City Council's unitary authority bid. …
Hamilton City Council and Federated Farmers agree metropolitan and provincial areas need different governance approaches in local government reform. …
Upper Hutt City Council co-opted into Wellington Region Head Start local government reform proposal despite voting not to participate in August 2026. …
Kawerau, Whakatāne, and Ōpōtiki councils have submitted a joint proposal for an Eastern Bay unitary authority under the Government's reform programme. …
Porirua, Hutt, Wellington City and South Wairarapa councils submit joint amalgamation proposal for Wellington-Wairarapa unitary council under Head Start. …
Waikato District Council rates invoices now include separate IAWAI water charges after the transfer of water services from 1 July 2026. …
Horizons Regional Council backs distinct reform pathways as five districts collaborate while Palmerston North and Horowhenua pursue separate approach. …
South Wairarapa, Hutt, Porirua and Wellington councils submit region-wide unitary authority proposal, while Carterton and Masterton favour Wairarapa option. …
Tauranga's locally led reform proposal has stalled after Western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua councils declined to proceed before the Government deadline. …
Four Wellington region councils have submitted a joint amalgamation proposal to create a Wellington-Wairarapa Unitary Authority under the Head Start pathway. …
Deadline for NZ councils to submit amalgamation plans under Head Start process has passed. Those without proposals face government-imposed Back Stop plans. …
Councils across New Zealand rush to submit amalgamation proposals by Sunday deadline or face government-controlled reform under Head Start process. …
Hamilton City Council votes against submitting a Head Start proposal, advocating instead for a more deliberate approach to local government reform. …
Porirua City Council supports Wellington regional amalgamation with unitary council and community boards, but calls for referendum before final decision. …