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.

District councillors from Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara have approved key governance and transfer agreements, marking a significant milestone as the Northland Waters establishment programme moves into its next phase.  

Northland councils have acknowledged the government’s announcement giving regions a three‑month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government.