13/06/2026
Amalgamation information update:
We have now received the benchmarking report we jointly commissioned with Masterton District Council and South Wairarapa District Council. It’s a preliminary assessment of whether we could operate together as a single unitary authority.
View this directly here: https://shorturl.at/2oe0G
We’re sharing it with you now, ahead of our public meeting schedule, so you have time to have a look through the information we have to hand.
🟡 From Monday 15 June, we’ll open our survey so you can share your views.
🟡 On Monday 22 June, we’ll hold our first community information session at 6.30pm at Wairarapa Events Centre
🟡 On Tuesday 23 June, we'll hold a second community information session from 6.30pm at Gladstone Inn.
🟡 From Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 June, we’ll have an information display at the Wairarapa Events Centre, with staff available to help you explore information, complete the survey, and answer questions.
🟡 On Wednesday 24 June we'll host a drop-in session with Councillors and staff
in our Wairarapa Events Centre foyer, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
This report has been completed in a short timeframe using mostly publicly available data, with limited input from other councils. The authors are clear that there are limitations to the analysis, and that it is an early assessment rather than a full business case.
We expect more information will come to hand over time, and we’ll continue to share updates as we learn more.
It’s important to note that while councils may form a preferred option, whether that’s a Wairarapa unitary council or joining a wider Wellington structure, the final decision will sit with the Government.
We look forward to seeing you at our information sessions and hearing your views.
Full information and link to the benchmarking report is available at www.cdc.govt.nz/amalgamation
