Timaru, Mackenzie, Waimate, Waitaki and Ashburton councils submit proposal for single unitary authority under Head Start local government reform. …
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Follow Waitaki District Council amalgamation and merger news. Latest local government reform and restructuring updates for Waitaki.
Waitaki District Council advances amalgamation plans with Waimate, Mackenzie and Timaru while keeping discussions open on Waihemo's future boundary. …
Waitaki District Council responds to claims of secret amalgamation meetings, highlighting public reports and progress on Head Start proposal with neighbouring councils. …
Selwyn District Council to investigate three options including Greater Christchurch amalgamation, though community opposes merging with Christchurch. …
Canterbury's proposed local government reform and council merger plans remain unclear as discussions continue without firm decisions or timelines. …
Waitaki District Council chooses Head Start pathway, proposing new unitary authority with Waimate, Mackenzie, and Timaru districts. …
Waitaki District Council to decide on Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government reforms at 7 July meeting after community consultation. …
Taxpayers' Union Rates Dashboard shows Local Water Done Well water charges push total council cost increases to 9%, nearly triple inflation in 2026/27. …
Waitaki District Council reduces proposed rates increase to 17%, missing statutory deadline. Decision involves additional borrowing and potential service cuts. …
Waitaki District Council launches community survey on Government's local government reforms. Mayor consulting Otago and Canterbury councils on amalgamation. …
Waitaki District Council holds community meetings on local government reform and proposed council amalgamation under Government's new pathways. …
Waitaki District Council officially returns to Southern Waters, creating the South Island's largest joint council-owned water services company. …
Waitaki District Council has decided to rejoin the Southern Waters partnership, welcomed by other shareholding councils in the water services entity. …