Four Northland councils propose staged transition to unitary authorities, starting with two before 2028 elections, then moving to single council. …
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Follow New Zealand unitary authority news and local government reform. Latest updates on council amalgamation and restructuring for NZ unitary authorities.
Waitaki District Council chooses Head Start pathway, proposing new unitary authority with Waimate, Mackenzie, and Timaru districts. …
Hamilton City and Waikato District councils pause R2 boundary change to consider local government reform options including potential amalgamation. …
Southland District Council raises concerns over Environment Southland's premature release of amalgamation financial model showing varying cost projections. …
Waitaki District Council to decide on Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government reforms at 7 July meeting after community consultation. …
Over 69 West Coast residents gave feedback on local government reform, with 73% supporting a unitary council to replace current district and regional councils. …
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. …