Thames-Coromandel District Council launches survey on local government reform options, with new boat ramp system and dog registration now open. …
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Track North Island local government amalgamation and council merger news. Latest reform proposals and restructuring updates for North Island councils.
Thames-Coromandel District Council is assessing the Government's local government reform programme and will consider its response at a meeting on 26 May 2026. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council's Working Group releases weightings to assess local government reform options, prioritising local voices at 30%. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council releases weightings for assessing local government reform options, prioritising local voices and ratepayer value. …
Whangarei District Council confirms participation in Government's voluntary Head Start pathway for local government reform in Northland region. …
Whakatāne District Council progresses Three Waters Consent Replacement Programme with wastewater and water infrastructure upgrades across the district. …
South Waikato District Council seeks community feedback on local government amalgamation options as Government mandates council merger reform by 2028. …
Waitomo and Ōtorohanga District Councils collaborate on local government reform through the Head Start pathway. Community sessions planned for June 2026. …
Waitomo and Ōtorohanga District Councils to consider voluntary amalgamation proposal under Central Government's local government reform process. …
South Waikato District Council is seeking community feedback for its submission to the Government's Head Start Pathway on local government reform. …
Ruapehu District Council Mayor Kirton supports Federation Model under Simplifying Local Government reforms, saying it delivers efficiency while protecting local identity. …
Ruapehu District Council allocates $50,000 to explore amalgamation options ahead of the Government's August deadline for unitary authority proposals. …
Public meetings reveal complex views on Ruapehu District Council amalgamation, covering health, iwi boundaries, economic ties and local identity. …
Rangitikei District Council provides information on government local government reforms targeting cost reduction, rates control, and infrastructure delivery. …
Carterton District Council provides an update on proposed local government reform and potential council amalgamation with Wairarapa councils by 2028. …
Masterton District Council provides updates on New Zealand local government reform, including reorganisation, rates capping, and RMA changes. …
Northland councils welcome government's Head Start pathway giving regions three months to submit local government reform and amalgamation proposals. …
Horowhenua District Council responds to central government's local government reform programme including rates capping, RMA changes and development levies. …
Stratford District Council to work with Taranaki councils on Government's Head Start pathway for local government reform. Proposals due August 2026. …
NZ Government gives councils three months to propose local government reform under Head Start pathway or face imposed changes from Central Government. …
Tararua District Council responds to community feedback on local government reform, investigating amalgamation options with Manawatū-Whanganui and Wairarapa. …
Manawatu District Council submits feedback to central government on Three Waters Reform, a key local government reform affecting water services. …
Five Hawke's Bay councils sign MoU to explore Government's Head Start pathway for local government reform, seeking community input by August 2026. …
New Plymouth District Council invites Taranaki residents to complete a survey on local government reform. Feedback closes 28 June 2024. …