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Three Councils Push for Unified Waikato Authority | Auckland News
Three Waikato councils—Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki, and Matamata-Piako—are teaming up to form a new unitary authority called the Waihou-Piako-Coromandel, covering nearly 94,000 residents. After months of intense work funded entirely by local rates, the mayors say they’ve met all government requirements and are ready for approval. Their plan includes an elected mayor, a 12–15 member council, and 4–6 local boards to keep communities engaged—a key pitch to Wellington. They’re confident in their financials but aware of potential delays or pushback before the August 9 deadline, with a fallback…
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