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Information about the 2019 local authority elections
What it is, how it works and who is involved
Council boundary maps and a list of all NZ council websites
How councils work
What community boards do
Our position on policy and resources for you.
Our work on local government policy and flagship policy projects
A list of our completed and up-coming submissions
Publications from LGNZ and the local government sector
Local Govt Technical Assistance Facility for Pacific Countries
The excellence programme for continuous improvement
Protecting NZ and community infrastructure from hazards
Training workshops, tools and webinars
Expert training to help you make the right decisions for your community
Delivering support to strengthen the local government sector
Sector success stories and sharing of best practice brought to you by EquiP
2019 Elected Member Induction Programme - Book your place!
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A nationally consistent set of digital induction training for governors
2019 Regional Chairs Induction Workshop - Book your place!
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NZ's Local Government » Council maps and websites
The maps below outline the boundaries for all regional, district and city councils in New Zealand.
Auckland Council
Manawatu District Council
Taranaki Regional Council
Carterton District Council
Masterton District Council
Tararua District Council
Central Hawke's Bay District Council
Matamata-Piako District Council
Taupō District Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Napier City Council
Tauranga City Council
Far North District Council
New Plymouth District Council
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Gisborne District Council
Northland Regional Council
Upper Hutt City Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Ōpōtiki District Council
Waikato District Council
Hamilton City Council
Ōtorohanga District Council
Waikato Regional Council
Hastings District Council
Palmerston North City Council
Waipa District Council
Hauraki District Council
Porirua City Council
Wairoa District Council
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Rangitīkei District Council
Waitomo District Council
Horizons Regional Council
Rotorua Lakes Council
Whanganui District Council
Horowhenua District Council
Ruapehu District Council
Wellington City Council
Hutt City Council
South Taranaki District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Kaipara District Council
South Waikato District Council
Whakatāne District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council
South Wairarapa District Council
Whangarei District Council
Kawerau District Council
Stratford District Council
Ashburton District Council
Grey District Council
Southland District Council
Buller District Council
Hurunui District Council
Tasman District Council
Central Otago District Council
Invercargill City Council
Timaru District Council
Chatham Islands Council
Kaikōura District Council
Waimakariri District Council
Christchurch City Council
Mackenzie District Council
Waimate District Council
Clutha District Council
Marlborough District Council
Waitaki District Council
Dunedin City Council
Nelson City Council
West Coast Regional Council
Environment Canterbury
Otago Regional Council
Westland District Council
Environment Southland
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Gore District Council
Selwyn District Council
Date updated: 14 October 2019