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Changes to local government

25 November 2025
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New Zealand Government
Publication date:
2025


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Changes to local government

25 November 2025

Cabinet Ministers have announced changes to New Zealand's local government system.

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Auckland Council 2025 local election official results

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The Auckland Council 2025 local election official results published

Auckland Council, State of the environment report 2025. The health of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s natural environment in 2025

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Auckland Council, State of the environment report 2025. The health of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s natural environment in 2025

Building consent system changes

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The Government has announced changes to the building consent system. It is changing building and construction liability settings and making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.

Auckland coastal monitoring, new website

05 August 2025

A new website for easy access to Auckland Council's coastal monitoring data.

Draft National Infrastructure Plan

24 June 2025

The Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga has published the 30-year draft National Infrastructure Plan. Submissions close 6 August 2025.

Resource management reform, national direction, national policy statements

29 May 2025

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform and other ministers announced consultation on national directions, national policy statements under the Resource Management Act 1991, RMA.

Privacy Week 2025, 12-16 May

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Privacy Commissioner, Privacy Week 2025

Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor appointed

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Dr John Roche is appointed as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

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