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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Taupō fights council merger with Western Waikato group

Taupō District Council resists Western Waikato merger that would increase debt from $900 to $9000 per rating unit under government amalgamation reforms.

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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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Whakatāne District Council Water Services Delivery Plan

Whakatāne District Council adopts Water Services Delivery Plan under Local Water Done Well, with $261.7m infrastructure investment and regional CCO option.

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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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