An outline proposal for the future of Northland's local government has been submitted to the Government. 

Council will submit an alternative to central government ahead of the 9 August deadline.

The Northland Elected Member Steering Group met this week and agreed to recommend a proposal for the future of local government in the region to Whangarei District Council, Far North District Council and Northland Regional Council.

Northland's four councils last week took another significant step in the region’s local government reorganisation.

Kaipara District Council has decided not to support the Northland Elected Member Steering Group's recommendation to develop a Head Start proposal.

More than 2,300 survey responses were received across all four Northland councils in May and June.

Kaipara District Council has unanimously adopted its Annual Plan for 2026/2027, confirming an average rates increase of 3.9% after growth.

A pōwhiri held at Otamatea marae has formally welcomed Kaipara District Council’s new chief executive, Jazz Singh.

Northland communities are being invited to have their say on a once in a generation change to local government, as surveys go live across all four councils.

Kaipara District Council has agreed to reduce the proposed rates increase for the upcoming year, easing pressure on households facing ongoing cost-of-living challenges.

Kaipara District Council will join the Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group, confirming its participation in a regional response to local government reforms. 

Council has agreed to join a Northland-wide Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group to help shape the future of local government in the region.