Hastings District Council publishes Three Waters as-built specifications for water infrastructure documentation including WASABI and CAD requirements. …
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Track North Island local government amalgamation and council merger news. Latest reform proposals and restructuring updates for North Island councils.
New Plymouth District Council invites residents to share views on local government reform in Taranaki. Survey feedback closes 28 June 2025. …
Palmerston North City Council seeks resident feedback on possible council amalgamations by 30 June following Government's local government reform plans. …
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 …
Waikato Waters becomes first water CCO to access LGFA funding, signs transfer agreements with three councils ahead of July 2026 operations start. …
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. …
Three Waikato councils are consulting communities on potential merger options. Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel seek feedback. …
Six Waikato councils launch Waikato Waters CCO to deliver water services from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform programme. …
Whanganui District Council seeks resident feedback on potential council mergers under government's Head Start programme, with consultation closing 9 August 2026. …
Whangarei District Council provides background on Northland Waters establishment and the decisions leading to this regional water services entity. …
Whanganui District Council starts early discussions on Government's Head Start council reorganisation process with key partners and community. …
Kaipara District Council has published information on Northland Waters. Details of the initiative are limited in the current announcement. …
Bay of Plenty Regional Council provides information on local government reform and resource management changes affecting the Bay of Plenty region. …