Horowhenua District Council responds to central government's local government reform programme including rates capping, RMA changes and development levies. …
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Stratford District Council to work with Taranaki councils on Government's Head Start pathway for local government reform. Proposals due August 2026. …
NZ Government gives councils three months to propose local government reform under Head Start pathway or face imposed changes from Central Government. …
Tararua District Council responds to community feedback on local government reform, investigating amalgamation options with Manawatū-Whanganui and Wairarapa. …
Manawatu District Council submits feedback to central government on Three Waters Reform, a key local government reform affecting water services. …
Five Hawke's Bay councils sign MoU to explore Government's Head Start pathway for local government reform, seeking community input by August 2026. …
New Plymouth District Council invites Taranaki residents to complete a survey on local government reform. Feedback closes 28 June 2024. …
Hastings District Council publishes Three Waters as-built specifications for water infrastructure documentation including WASABI and CAD requirements. …
New Plymouth District Council invites residents to share views on local government reform in Taranaki. Survey feedback closes 28 June 2025. …
Palmerston North City Council seeks resident feedback on possible council amalgamations by 30 June following Government's local government reform plans. …
Porirua City Council seeks community views on local government amalgamation under the Government's Head Start process. Submissions close 26 June 2026. …
Upper Hutt City Council seeks community feedback on local government reform and possible council amalgamation in the Wellington region. Survey open until 17 June. …
Upper Hutt City Council seeks resident feedback on Wellington region local government reform under the Government's Head Start pathway by 17 June 2026. …
Hamilton City Council exploring three merger options under Head Start pathway, including combinations with Waikato and Waipā councils by August 2026. …
Waikato Waters becomes first water CCO to access LGFA funding, signs transfer agreements with three councils ahead of July 2026 operations start. …
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. …
Three Waikato councils are consulting communities on potential merger options. Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel seek feedback. …
Six Waikato councils launch Waikato Waters CCO to deliver water services from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform programme. …
Whanganui District Council seeks resident feedback on potential council mergers under government's Head Start programme, with consultation closing 9 August 2026. …
Christchurch City Council has opened a survey asking residents to consider approaches for amalgamating local government across Canterbury by August. …
Whangarei District Council provides background on Northland Waters establishment and the decisions leading to this regional water services entity. …
Whanganui District Council starts early discussions on Government's Head Start council reorganisation process with key partners and community. …
Kaipara District Council has published information on Northland Waters. Details of the initiative are limited in the current announcement. …
Bay of Plenty Regional Council provides information on local government reform and resource management changes affecting the Bay of Plenty region. …