Local Government Commission: latest developments and connections

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Local government commission is investigating council reform proposals across the Southland region.

Some support5 reports2 developments inside
A Local Government Commission is investigating council reorganisation options for the Gore District Council, which faces compulsory amalgamation after 2028 elections.

Some support1 report1 development inside

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Elm City seeks sales tax revenue currently held by the Local Government Commission.

Some support1 report

Around Local Government Commission this week

News at the entities that move Local Government Commission most

Christchurch City Council Operational
Christchurch City Council provided funding to prevent the financial demise of Orana Wildlife Park.

Moves Local Government Commission
Fri 10:38
Ngāi Tahu Structural
Government defers Head Start reorganization decisions while the Canterbury Regional Council advises on regional function complexities and Ngāi Tahu interests.

Moves Local Government Commission
Thu 03:41

Connections

The 9 strongest of 10, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Mount Airy Structural

The Local Government Commission formally regulates Mount Airy's financial support.

Some supportSep 1

Local Government Commission → Mount Airy
Mount Airy → Local Government Commission
Southland District Council Structural

The Local Government Commission is formally investigating the council proposal regarding the reorganization of the Southland District Council.

Some supportAug 12

Local Government Commission → Southland District Council
Southland District Council → Local Government Commission
Southland District Structural

The Local Government Commission is investigating council reform proposals affecting the Southland District.

Some supportJul 2

Local Government Commission → Southland District
Southland District → Local Government Commission
Gore District Council Structural

The Local Government Commission is formally investigating the Gore District Council regarding potential reorganization options.

Some supportJul 20

Local Government Commission → Gore District Council
Gore District Council → Local Government Commission
Christchurch City Council Operational

Christchurch City Council interacts with the Local Government Commission by submitting proposals under the Head Start process.

Some supportAug 9

Local Government Commission → Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council → Local Government Commission
Elm City Structural

Elm City relies on the sales tax revenue managed by the Local Government Commission.

Some supportJun 11

Local Government Commission → Elm City
Elm City → Local Government Commission
Dunedin City Council Structural

The Local Government Commission is exploring amalgamation options for Southland, which includes the operational area of Dunedin City Council.

Some supportJul 19

Local Government Commission → Dunedin City Council
Dunedin City Council → Local Government Commission
Ngāi Tahu Structural

Ngāi Tahu participates in the review of proposals made by the Local Government Commission that affect their traditional territory (takiwā).

Some supportJul 26

Local Government Commission → Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu → Local Government Commission

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Ronda Structural

The town of Ronda is formally subject to oversight and financial warnings issued by the Local Government Commission.

Some supportSep 11

Local Government Commission → Ronda
Ronda → Local Government Commission

History

Events by the month they began

July 2026

1 event

Jul 2, 2026Local government commission is investigating council reform proposals across the Southland region.

June 2026

2 events