Submissions to the Review into the Future for Local Government

The Review into the Future for Local Government was established in April 2021 by the Minister of Local Government as an independent, two-year Ministerial Review. The Review Panel (the Panel) comprises of Jim Palmer (Chair), Penny Hulse, Gael Surgenor, Antoine Coffin, and Brendan Boyle.

The purpose of the Review is to identify how our system of local democracy and governance needs to evolve over the next 30 years, to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand communities and the environment, and actively embody Te Tiriti partnership.

The Review into the Future for Local Government has published its draft Report, He mata  whāriki, he matawhānui. The draft report poses recommendations and key questions to shape a more community-focused, citizen-centred local governance system.

Submissions and feedback on the draft report are welcomed and encouraged.  Read the report and supporting documents, and make your submission online. Submissions are accepted until 28 February 2023.

Online public seminars about the Panel’s work will be held in February 2023. Find out more here.

Information from the Department of Internal Affairs – Review into the Future for Local Government

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