Grey and Westland District Councils vote to submit West Coast Head Start proposal exploring potential unitary authority for the region. …
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Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils meet 6 August to consider Head Start proposal for sub-regional unitary authority under local government reform. …
Horowhenua District Council to decide on Head Start pathway options for local government reform, with decision due before 9 August deadline. …
Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong ejected from council meeting on amalgamation plans and asked to leave two public events in one week. …
Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki and Matamata-Piako councils will consider a draft unitary authority proposal on 4 August 2026 under the Government programme. …
Local Government Minister Simon Watts rejects Tararua mayor's claim of softening stance on council amalgamation ahead of 9 August deadline. …
Bay of Plenty Regional Council releases consultation findings on community priorities for local government reform, emphasising value and local voice. …
New Plymouth District Council progresses Pathfinder proposal for Taranaki local government reform. Head Start deadline 9 August 2026. Community consultation planned. …
Three Northland councils vote to progress a staged transition to unitary authority while Kaipara opts out of the proposed local government reform. …
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. …
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. …
Whangarei District Council supports developing a staged Northland local government reform proposal including potential amalgamation with Kaipara District. …
Canterbury's proposed local government reform and council merger plans remain unclear as discussions continue without firm decisions or timelines. …
Community engagement phase ends for West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project, with Grey District Council confirming feedback period closed. …
Four Northland councils propose staged transition to unitary authorities, starting with two before 2028 elections, then moving to single council. …
New Zealand councils face August deadline to apply for fast-tracked unitary authority status as regional councils are set to be abolished in reform. …
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. …
Kawerau District Council is assessing a multi-council water grouping with Rotorua, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne under Local Water Done Well framework. …
Three directors selected from 50 applicants to govern Coast Waters Ltd, the West Coast council water organisation under Local Water Done Well. …
Hastings District Council is establishing Water Hawke's Bay Limited with Napier and Central Hawke's Bay councils under Local Water Done Well reforms. …
Upper Hutt City Council will transfer water services to new regional organisation Tiaki Wai Limited from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform. …
Grey District Council seeks feedback on proposed local government reforms. West Coast residents can submit views on council restructure by 3 July 2026. …