Kaipara supports local government shake-up

NAG’s suggested boundary for a new unitary authority. Kaipara District Council (KDC) has broadly welcomed the Government’s proposal to simplify local government, signalling support for most elements of the reform. However, it cautioned that there were still gaps in the detail around timing, costs and elected member workload, which must be addressed before any changes were implemented. While Kaipara is one of New Zealand’s smaller rural districts, councillors say it is facing significant growth pressures, particularly in Mangawhai. That growth has required representation reviews every three yea...