On 5 May 2026, the government announced the Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government - a streamlined, voluntary pathway for councils willing and able to reorganise before the wider reform of local government from 2028.
Our focus is on ensuring that any change that happens here in the Mackenzie reflects our community and our district. As your local council, we are asking you what should be protected, improved, or avoided.
Have your say at letstalk.mackenzie.govt.nz > Local Government Reform - Head Start.
Submissions close Monday 29 June 2026.