Palmerston North City Council seeks resident feedback on possible council amalgamations by 30 June following Government's local government reform plans. …
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Porirua City Council seeks community views on local government amalgamation under the Government's Head Start process. Submissions close 26 June 2026. …
Upper Hutt City Council seeks community feedback on local government reform and possible council amalgamation in the Wellington region. Survey open until 17 June. …
Upper Hutt City Council seeks resident feedback on Wellington region local government reform under the Government's Head Start pathway by 17 June 2026. …
Hamilton City Council exploring three merger options under Head Start pathway, including combinations with Waikato and Waipā councils by August 2026. …
The proposed changes are being driven by central government, under its ‘Simplifying Local Government’ programme, with the aim of simplifying how councils are structured and governed and reducing the number …
Federated Farmers says Bay of Plenty and Waikato council mergers must protect rural interests and not be rushed through the Government's three-month window. …
Christchurch City Council has opened a survey asking residents to consider approaches for amalgamating local government across Canterbury by August. …