Eastern Waikato mayors seek approval for council merger

Wednesday 5 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Aug, 1:30pm

In this story Toby Adams, Peter Revell, Matamata-Piako District Council

The mayors of Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, and Thames-Coromandel are proposing the formation of a new Waihou-Piako-Coromandel authority. They claim the amalgamation proposal meets all Government criteria and have worked extensively to ensure the plan complies with requirements.

How they headlined it

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1. Waikato TimesWed 5 Aug, 11:32am

   ‘Bent over backwards’: New Eastern Waikato bloc says Government should accept merger (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 5 Aug, 1:30pm

   New Eastern Waikato bloc of councils says Government should accept merger (opens in new tab)