On 5 May 2026, the Government announced a three month process known as Head Start - a voluntary pathway for councils to develop re-organisation proposals, with the aim of establishing unitary authorities across a region.
Want to read more?
We have some information available online at letstalk.mackenzie.govt.nz > Local Government Reform - Headstart
Want to talk to someone?
We are holding public meetings in our main centres to discuss local government reform.
The meeting is taking place on Monday 15 June - 6.00 - 8.00pm at the Twizel Event Centre theatre.