Current Proposals

Auckland Governance: : Proposals for Wards, Local Boards and Boundaries for AucklandI

The Local Government Commission has released its proposals on the boundaries and representation arrangements for the new Auckland Council.

• Media release - Local Government Commission proposes new boundaries for Auckland .pdf (53kb)*
• Media release - New southern boundary proposed for Auckland .pdf (56kb)*

The Commission is now seeking feedback on its proposals and inviting suggestions that will improve the proposed arrangements.I


Transfer of the Hauraki Gulf Islands from Auckland City to Thames-Coromandel District

A proposal to transfer the Hauraki Gulf Islands (excluding Rangitoto Island and Browns Island) from Auckland City and Auckland Region to Thames-Coromandel District and Waikato Region was initiated by over 700 electors living in the area. The affected councils (Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council, Thames-Coromandel District Council and Environment Waikato) decided in November 2008 to refer the proposal to the Local Government Commission.

Media Release - 21/08/09 89K

The Commission's Determination 1188K

Media Release - 16/02/09 104K

Media Release - 10/12/08 46K

The Proposal 350K

Map of Proposed Boundary Alteration 1740K


Kaikoura District and Hurunui District

A proposal to abolish the Kaikoura District and include it in the Hurunui District was initiated by a petition of Kaikoura District electors in January 2008.

Media Release - 14/05/09 106K

The Determination 538K

Brian Smith Report 293K

Media Release (18/11/08) for the Commission Hearing to be held on 2 and 3 December 2008 90K

Indicative Schedule for the Hearing 115K

Briefing to the Commission 148K

Summary of Submissions 182K

Written Submissions:
Title and Contents Page 330K
Pages 1 to 42 4193K
Pages 43 to 134 9659K
Pages 135 to 164 3529K
Pages 165 to 222 8602K
Pages 223 to 274 6198K
Pages 275 to 320 4766K
Pages 321 to 385 6749K
Pages 386 to 456 8534K
Submissions Received After 13 October 2008 396K

Media Release - 14/08/08 89K

The Proposal 165K



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