Whangarei District Council outlines local government reform updates, including Head Start, resource management changes, and Local Water Done Well for Northland. …
Far North District Council
Follow Far North District Council amalgamation and local government reform news. Latest merger and restructuring updates for the Far North.
Government defers decision on Northland councils' joint amalgamation proposal until early 2027, seeking more time to assess 18 Head Start reform proposals. …
Government defers decision on Northland Head Start amalgamation proposal. Four Northland councils await clarity on local government reform in early 2027. …
Northland councils acknowledge Government decision to defer amalgamation proposals affecting Far North, Whangarei, Kaipara and regional councils. …
Northland councils acknowledge Government decision to defer amalgamation proposals until early 2027, with regional leaders supporting the pause for reform. …
Whangārei Mayor confirms Northland's Head Start Proposal for local government reform has been submitted, giving the region a chance to shape its own future. …
Three Northland councils vote to progress a staged transition to unitary authority while Kaipara opts out of the proposed local government reform. …
Whangarei District Council supports developing a staged Northland local government reform proposal including potential amalgamation with Kaipara District. …
Four Northland councils propose staged transition to unitary authorities, starting with two before 2028 elections, then moving to single council. …
Northland councils to develop local government reform proposal under new Head Start pathway, with three-month deadline to submit regional reorganisation plan. …
Northland councils welcome government's Head Start pathway giving regions three months to submit local government reform and amalgamation proposals. …