Upper Hutt Council included in regional reform proposal

Upper Hutt City Council co-opted into Wellington Region Head Start local government reform proposal despite voting not to participate in August 2026.

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Council amalgamation proposals face Sunday deadline

Councils across New Zealand rush to submit amalgamation proposals by Sunday deadline or face government-controlled reform under Head Start process.

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Horowhenua considers local government reform options

Horowhenua District Council to decide on Head Start pathway options for local government reform, with decision due before 9 August deadline.

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Upper Hutt opposes Wellington council amalgamation

Upper Hutt Mayor urges Wellington councils not to force amalgamation. Councils have until 9 August to submit local government reform plans.

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Wellington Council Amalgamation: What Merger Means

Wellington City Council explains local government amalgamation as the region considers merging eight councils ahead of 2028 reforms. Survey closes 19 July.

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