Local Government
Councils, mayors, councillors, and CCOs
Councils
Regional, district, and city councils across New Zealand
78 councilsCouncillors
Elected mayors and councillors
700+ elected membersCCOs
Council-controlled organisations
100+ CCOsAbout Local Government
New Zealand has 78 local authorities consisting of 11 regional councils, 53 district councils, 12 city councils, and 2 unitary authorities.
Local government is responsible for infrastructure, resource management, community services, and local regulation.