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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Tauranga Mayor disappointed as reform proposal fails

Tauranga's locally led reform proposal has stalled after Western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua councils declined to proceed before the Government deadline.

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Western Bay councils consider amalgamation proposal

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils meet 6 August to consider Head Start proposal for sub-regional unitary authority under local government reform.

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Thames-Coromandel Council Amalgamation Survey Results

Over 1300 residents have responded to Thames-Coromandel's local government reform survey, with 54% supporting an East Waikato amalgamation option.

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Thames-Coromandel Water Plan Approved Under LWDW

Thames-Coromandel District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan approved by government under Local Water Done Well after joint WSO partnership falls through.

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Thames-Coromandel seeks council amalgamation feedback

Thames-Coromandel District Council releases three amalgamation options for community feedback as government plans major local government reform by 15 July.

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Thames-Coromandel considers council amalgamation options

Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks feedback on three amalgamation options by 15 July as part of major local government reforms. Have your say.

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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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