Over 69 West Coast residents gave feedback on local government reform, with 73% supporting a unitary council to replace current district and regional councils. …
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Follow South Island local government amalgamation and council merger news. Latest reform proposals and restructuring updates for South Island 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. …
Central Otago District Council begins local government reform discussions under Government's Head Start pathway, exploring council merger options across Otago. …
Central Otago District Council announces a collaborative approach to local government reform, signalling engagement with structural changes. …
Waimakariri District Council responds to Government's major local government reforms including RMA changes, rates capping and regional restructure from 2026. …
Waimakariri District Council asks residents to choose between three amalgamation options under Government's Head Start Pathway for local government reform. …
Waitaki District Council launches community survey on Government's local government reforms. Mayor consulting Otago and Canterbury councils on amalgamation. …
Waitaki District Council holds community meetings on local government reform and proposed council amalgamation under Government's new pathways. …
West Coast Regional Council swears in new council members. The council was formed in 1989 through amalgamation of 14 regional bodies. …
West Coast Regional Council formed in 1989 from the amalgamation of 14 regional bodies, managing resources and services across the West Coast region. …
Christchurch City Council has opened a survey asking residents to consider approaches for amalgamating local government across Canterbury by August. …
Waitaki District Council officially returns to Southern Waters, creating the South Island's largest joint council-owned water services company. …
Waitaki District Council has decided to rejoin the Southern Waters partnership, welcomed by other shareholding councils in the water services entity. …
Programme Director Fiona Smith tours water assets and meets staff across Gore and Clutha districts as Southern Waters initiative progresses. …
Southern Waters has announced two key leadership roles to establish the new water services entity serving southern councils in New Zealand. …