TVNZ Complaints Committee upholds Gore District Council complaint over inaccurate amalgamation statement broadcast on 1News in June 2026. …
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Follow South Island local government amalgamation and council merger news. Latest reform proposals and restructuring updates for South Island councils.
Clutha District Council releases information about survey submissions gathered on local government reform options affecting the district. …
Community engagement phase ends for West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project, with Grey District Council confirming feedback period closed. …
Waimakariri District residents support amalgamation with Hurunui and Kaikōura, with 54.5% backing a North Canterbury unitary council model. …
Waitaki District Council chooses Head Start pathway, proposing new unitary authority with Waimate, Mackenzie, and Timaru districts. …
Southland District Council raises concerns over Environment Southland's premature release of amalgamation financial model showing varying cost projections. …
Waimakariri District Council publishes water services information under new Commerce Commission requirements, including funding policies and fees for water supply. …
Waimakariri District Council establishes first in-house water services business unit approved under Local Water Done Well, operational from 1 July 2026. …
Waitaki District Council to decide on Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government reforms at 7 July meeting after community consultation. …
Over 7000 Christchurch residents have shared their priorities for Canterbury council amalgamation, including better infrastructure and affordable services. …
Taxpayers' Union Rates Dashboard shows Local Water Done Well water charges push total council cost increases to 9%, nearly triple inflation in 2026/27. …
Three directors selected from 50 applicants to govern Coast Waters Ltd, the West Coast council water organisation under Local Water Done Well. …
Southland District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan approved. Water services to continue in-house from July 2027 under Local Water Done Well policy. …
Southland District Council's in-house water services delivery plan approved under Local Water Done Well reforms, with 97.5% community support. …
Clutha District Council joins Gore and Central Otago to form Southern Water Done Well partnership under Government's Local Water Done Well legislation. …
Waitaki District Council reduces proposed rates increase to 17%, missing statutory deadline. Decision involves additional borrowing and potential service cuts. …
Over 69 West Coast residents gave feedback on local government reform, with 73% supporting a unitary council to replace current district and regional councils. …
Central Otago District Council completes consultation on local government reform, allowing residents to share views on potential council changes. …
Central Otago District Council has released community survey results showing clear priorities for local government reform in the district. …
Clutha District Council has launched a public survey seeking community views on council amalgamation and local government reform options. …
Clutha District Council commits to collaborative approach on local government reform, engaging with sector-wide discussions on council restructuring. …
Apply for stormwater, wastewater and water service connections with Southland District Council. Online applications available from January 2025. …
Grey District Council announces West Coast councils are advancing work on the Government's Head Start local government reform pathway for the region. …
West Coast councils welcome three-month window for local government reform proposals, focusing on community engagement and evidence-based options. …