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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Wellington Region Council Amalgamation Proposal Submitted

Four Wellington region councils have submitted a joint amalgamation proposal to create a Wellington-Wairarapa Unitary Authority under the Head Start pathway. …

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Council amalgamation proposal deadline passes in NZ

Deadline for NZ councils to submit amalgamation plans under Head Start process has passed. Those without proposals face government-imposed Back Stop plans. …

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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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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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