Eastern Bay Councils Submit Unitary Authority Proposal

Kawerau, Whakatāne, and Ōpōtiki councils have submitted a joint proposal for an Eastern Bay unitary authority under the Government's reform programme.

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Western Bay councils consider amalgamation proposal

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils meet 6 August to consider Head Start proposal for sub-regional unitary authority under local government reform.

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Kawerau explores water services collaboration options

Kawerau District Council is assessing a multi-council water grouping with Rotorua, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne under Local Water Done Well framework.

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Farmers warn councils to slow local government reform

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.

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