Taxpayers' Union calls for binding referendum on Wellington council amalgamation after Upper Hutt Mayor signals opposition to local government reform. …
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Upper Hutt Mayor urges Wellington councils not to force amalgamation. Councils have until 9 August to submit local government reform plans. …
Hamilton City Council establishes IAWAI – Flowing Waters, a jointly owned water services company for Hamilton and Waikato in response to Government reform. …
Over 1300 residents have responded to Thames-Coromandel's local government reform survey, with 54% supporting an East Waikato amalgamation option. …
Selwyn District Council to investigate three options including Greater Christchurch amalgamation, though community opposes merging with Christchurch. …
Hastings, Napier and Central Hawke's Bay councils vote to prepare outline proposal for single Hawke's Bay council under voluntary reform pathway. …
The IAWAI board, representing Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils, met to discuss water policy and approve a new 25ML reservoir for Hamilton. …
IAWAI Board considers major water projects for Hamilton City and Waikato District, including new treatment plant site and residential water metering plans. …
Selwyn District Council cuts nine amalgamation options to three, including unitary authority and mergers with Ashburton or Greater Christchurch councils. …
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. …
Canterbury's proposed local government reform and council merger plans remain unclear as discussions continue without firm decisions or timelines. …
Hamilton City and Waikato District councils pause R2 boundary change to consider local government reform options including potential amalgamation. …
Over 7000 Christchurch residents have shared their priorities for Canterbury council amalgamation, including better infrastructure and affordable services. …
Tiaki Wai takes over Upper Hutt water services from 1 July 2026. Separate bills replace rates charges. Assets remain publicly owned. What you need to know. …
Taxpayers' Union Rates Dashboard shows Local Water Done Well water charges push total council cost increases to 9%, nearly triple inflation in 2026/27. …
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council establish joint Water Organisation under Local Water Done Well reforms, operational July 2027. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan approved by government under Local Water Done Well after joint WSO partnership falls through. …
Clutha District Council joins Gore and Central Otago to form Southern Water Done Well partnership under Government's Local Water Done Well legislation. …
Hastings District Council is establishing Water Hawke's Bay Limited with Napier and Central Hawke's Bay councils under Local Water Done Well reforms. …
Palmerston North, Horowhenua and Rangitīkei councils establish Central Districts Water to deliver water services from July 2027 under Local Water Done Well. …
Upper Hutt City Council will transfer water services to new regional organisation Tiaki Wai Limited from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform. …
Upper Hutt residents support joining regional local government reform discussions but remain cautious on amalgamation, prioritising affordability and representation. …