Local Government Commission
Commissioned: Local Government Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner
8 Jan 2017
Sir Wira Gardiner is chair of the Local Government Commission overseeing our 78 local authorities, 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities. Rodney, Waiheke and the Wairarapa could all have… Audio
West Coast council consolidation mooted
22 Jun 2016
West Coasters are being asked if they want one council instead of the four they now have.
Changes afoot for West Coast councils
22 Jun 2016
The Local Government Commission is talking with West Coast communities about potential new council models, which may involve joining the four councils in the region. Audio
Napier mayor calls for halt to amalgamation process
5 Mar 2015
Napier's mayor is livid with the the Local Government Commission for distributing what he calls an 'erroneous pro-amalgamation' pamphlet. Audio