Kawerau, Whakatāne, and Ōpōtiki councils have submitted a joint proposal for an Eastern Bay unitary authority under the Government's reform programme. …
Tauranga City Council
Follow Tauranga City Council amalgamation and local government reform news. Latest merger proposals and restructuring updates for Tauranga.
Tauranga's locally led reform proposal has stalled after Western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua councils declined to proceed before the Government deadline. …
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils meet 6 August to consider Head Start proposal for sub-regional unitary authority under local government reform. …
Over 1300 residents have responded to Thames-Coromandel's local government reform survey, with 54% supporting an East Waikato amalgamation option. …
Survey of 1,338 Tauranga residents finds 79% support local government reform led by councils rather than central government. Results due 9 August. …
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council establish joint Water Organisation under Local Water Done Well reforms, operational July 2027. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan approved by government under Local Water Done Well after joint WSO partnership falls through. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council releases three amalgamation options for community feedback as government plans major local government reform by 15 July. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks feedback on three amalgamation options by 15 July as part of major local government reforms. Have your say. …
Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council establish Joint Committee to oversee new Water Organisation in Bay of Plenty region. …
The proposed changes are being driven by central government, under its ‘Simplifying Local Government’ programme, with the aim of simplifying how councils are structured and governed and reducing the number …
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. …