Wellington City councillors to submit super-region proposal to government
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Thu, 6 August 2026
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Wellington City councillors have unanimously agreed to submit a super-region proposal to government this weekend
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- rnz.co.nz17:45
The way forward for Wellington councils remains unclear, despite agreeing to submit amalgamation proposals to ministers this weekend.
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- odt.co.nz20:36
How amalgamation could reshape the South Island’s council boundaries
- scoop.co.nz21:15
Tauranga’s bid to create a Western Bay of Plenty unitary authority is among 18 Head Start submissions being assessed by officials, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts said in a statement today.
Thu, 13 August 2026
3 reports- odt.co.nz04:43
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- odt.co.nz05:15
Five councils in South Island under Ngāi Tahu plan
- scoop.co.nz22:45
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chair Chair Siers said the appointment gives continuity & stability for the organisation as it focuses on delivering for the people & environment of Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay during a time of significant change.
Sun, 16 August 2026
3 reports- scoop.co.nz22:45
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- scoop.co.nz22:45
The mayors of Auckland and Queenstown have called for an immediate pause on developments, including one that lacks water infrastructure.
- scoop.co.nz22:45
The Court found the Council was required to engage directly with the Board before it proceeded — and did not.
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
More than a year after the last community workshop, Gisborne District Council has paused work on the Wainui Coastal Adaptation Plan.
- ABC News (Australia)22:32
A group of seven councils says the proposed allocation of funding does not address the individuality of the regions affected by Murray-Darling Basin water buybacks.
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- nzherald.co.nz06:01
Rotorua leader spoke at the launch of Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s revised strategy.
- miragenews.com23:00
The Minns Labor Government is making it simpler and easier for communities to have their say on planning proposals replacing more than 100 separate
Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- miragenews.com01:15
Councillors have unanimously endorsed a revised Community Engagement Policy for Baw Baw Shire Council, which will guide how Council connects with and
- rnz.co.nz20:15
Invercargill city councillors have voted against establishing a Māori ward, opting to stick with the status quo.
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- scoop.co.nz06:00
A mid-term councillor doesn’t have the luxury of a long apprenticeship.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
Under the Government’s Planning Bill, introduced by Minister Chris Bishop in December, every region would be required to establish a committee and produce a regional spatial plan.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz06:00
The levels of service provided to the community have been discussed extensively in council workshops in recent months, with dispersed infrastructure proving challenging.
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- channellife.co.nz21:00
Older Auckland residents could lose familiar home-care support if procurement rules are not changed, Visionwest has warned after a tender setback.
- nzherald.co.nz21:18
New law gives Emergency Management Committees more power to act before disasters.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- scoop.co.nz20:45
“This new application is more than six times the area of the original consented site, and directly adjacent to the main access to our beloved beach. By length and scale all the negative effects would be amplified if it proceeded,” the CRRG says.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- theleader.com.au21:04
Sutherland Shire Council has stopped notifying neighbouring residents of some types of proposed developments that may affect them.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- scoop.co.nz04:45
Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- scoop.co.nz05:00
Council delivered $247.7 million of capital projects during 2025/26, representing 96.9% of the approved capital budget.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- miragenews.com01:00
The Government is strengthening support for New Zealand's treasured backcountry hut and track network through the signing of a new Memorandum of