Wellington and Wairarapa mayors agree to explore council amalgamation

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 5:01pm

In this story Andrew Little

Mayors across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions have agreed to investigate options for merging their local councils. The move aims to address infrastructure and economic issues while responding to uncertainty regarding central government policy. The leaders intend to work together to develop potential amalgamation models for the region.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostThu 11 Dec 2025, 4:13pm

   Wellington council amalgamation a step closer (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 4:57pm

   Amalgamation talks underway as Wellington councils take first step towards potential super city (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:01pm

   Wellington region mayors step forward together in move towards councils’ amalgamation (opens in new tab)