Upper Hutt City Council co-opted into Wellington Region Head Start local government reform proposal despite voting not to participate in August 2026. …
Kapiti Coast District Council
Track Kapiti Coast District Council amalgamation and local government reform. Latest merger proposals and restructuring updates for Kapiti Coast.
Councils across New Zealand rush to submit amalgamation proposals by Sunday deadline or face government-controlled reform under Head Start process. …
Horowhenua District Council to decide on Head Start pathway options for local government reform, with decision due before 9 August deadline. …
Upper Hutt Mayor urges Wellington councils not to force amalgamation. Councils have until 9 August to submit local government reform plans. …
Wellington City Council explains local government amalgamation as the region considers merging eight councils ahead of 2028 reforms. Survey closes 19 July. …
Porirua City Council seeks community views on local government amalgamation under the Government's Head Start process. Submissions close 26 June 2026. …