2028 New Zealand local elections

The 2028 New Zealand local elections (Māori: Nga Pōtitanga ā-Rohe 2028) are future triennial elections planned to be held from September until 14 October 2028[a] to elect local mayors, councillors, and members of various other local government bodies. Regional councils will have been abolished under the current Sixth National Government's plans for local government reform, though this may change.[2]

Tasman District Council mayor Tim King was critical of the government's process, preferring central government direction for potential amalgamations rather than expecting communities to come up with merger proposals themselves.[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The Local Electoral Act 2001 stipulates in section 10, subsection (2) that: "A general election of members of every local authority, local board, or community board must be held on the second Saturday in October in every third year after the general election referred to in subsection (1)."[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Local Electoral Act 2001". Parliamentary Counsel Office. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Palmer, Russell (5 May 2026). "Government gives councils amalgamation ultimatum". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Crimp, Lauren (6 May 2026). "Mayors consider government's amalgamation ultimatum". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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