Hamilton City Council will decide next week on its preferred local government reform pathway, choosing between metropolitan merger options. …
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Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki and Matamata-Piako councils will consider a draft unitary authority proposal on 4 August 2026 under the Government programme. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council votes on Waihou-Piako-Coromandel amalgamation proposal with Hauraki and Matamata-Piako councils on 4 August 2026. …
Matamata-Piako, Waipa, and South Waikato councils will review a draft unitary authority proposal as part of local government reform discussions. …
Rangitīkei District Council will submit a letter of intent rather than a formal proposal to keep multiple amalgamation options open under local government reform. …
Local Government Minister Simon Watts rejects Tararua mayor's claim of softening stance on council amalgamation ahead of 9 August deadline. …
Taxpayers' Union calls for binding referendum on Wellington council amalgamation after Upper Hutt Mayor signals opposition to local government reform. …
Bay of Plenty Regional Council releases consultation findings on community priorities for local government reform, emphasising value and local voice. …
Upper Hutt Mayor urges Wellington councils not to force amalgamation. Councils have until 9 August to submit local government reform plans. …
Ruapehu District Council will not submit a Head Start amalgamation proposal but remains committed to exploring local government reform options. …
New Plymouth District Council progresses Pathfinder proposal for Taranaki local government reform. Head Start deadline 9 August 2026. Community consultation planned. …
Waitaki District Council advances amalgamation plans with Waimate, Mackenzie and Timaru while keeping discussions open on Waihemo's future boundary. …
Hamilton City Council establishes IAWAI – Flowing Waters, a jointly owned water services company for Hamilton and Waikato in response to Government reform. …
Waikato Waters has begun operations, delivering water services for six Waikato district councils. Waitomo, South Waikato and Waipā councils transition first. …
Waitaki District Council responds to claims of secret amalgamation meetings, highlighting public reports and progress on Head Start proposal with neighbouring councils. …
Community Feedback Report released for West Coast council reform covering Buller, Grey and Westland, ahead of August Outline Proposal deadline. …
Three Northland councils vote to progress a staged transition to unitary authority while Kaipara opts out of the proposed local government reform. …
Over 1300 residents have responded to Thames-Coromandel's local government reform survey, with 54% supporting an East Waikato amalgamation option. …
Selwyn District Council to investigate three options including Greater Christchurch amalgamation, though community opposes merging with Christchurch. …
South Wairarapa District Council is seeking community feedback on two amalgamation options as part of government local government reform by 9 August 2026. …
Taxpayers' Union calls for binding referendum on proposed Wellington Super City, saying ratepayers must approve any council amalgamation in the region. …
Marlborough District Council will seek more community feedback on possible amalgamation with Kaikōura District Council under the Head Start pathway. …
Gisborne District Council invites community views on Government local government reform and what council re-organisation could mean for Te Tairāwhiti. …
Hastings, Napier and Central Hawke's Bay councils vote to prepare outline proposal for single Hawke's Bay council under voluntary reform pathway. …