Amalgamation: Results Dashboard
Reform of Local Government
Results of Community Conversations
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Community views
Note: From 19 May onwards following feedback, respondents could select more than one option, so the number of total responses number and chart totals may differ.
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Emerging themes
Fear of losing our local voice
People worry Tararua will be drowned out at a bigger council table, with rural roads, small-town services, and local identity getting left behind.
The timeline feels rushed and unfair
Three months is seen as far too short to make a decision of this size, with key details about rates, seats, and services still unanswered.
The district doesn't fit neatly in one direction
Tararua is too geographically spread to move as one block, with Pahiatua leaning west, Dannevirke north, and Eketahuna south.
Worry about paying for other councils' problems
Many fear being dragged into the debt and infrastructure backlogs of larger neighbours, particularly Wellington's water pipes, and Hawke's Bay's cyclone recovery costs.
Palmy is our city
People point to geography, shared catchments, emergency response, and everyday connections as reasons Palmerston North is the natural fit.
Iwi and catchments matter
Respondents raised the importance of aligning with councils that already have strong Iwi relationships and shared river catchment responsibilities.
Where did the comments go?
The dashboard previously included all the community comments received, but we have removed those for now and here is why, for transparency:
- Some respondents included personal information in their comments.
- We are currently reviewing the information and we will update this page again shortly.
If you need to contact us about this, please email info@tararuadc.govt.nz and we'll get back to you on the next working day.