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Catchment Communities Aotearoa Position Statement on; Government Reforms to Regional Councils - November 2025

Our Current Position Catchment Communities Aotearoa (CCA) acknowledges the Government's announced reforms to regional governance structures, specifically the proposal to abolish elected regional councillors and establish Combined Territories Boards comprising regional mayors. As the collective voice of New Zealand's catchment communities, CCA recognises that effective land and water management requires stable, science-informed decision-making at the catchment level, regardless of the governance ...

Rural Nats Parliamentary Breakfast with CCA Board.

Tied in with the November Board meeting, the Board and Stuart joined Members of Parliament known collectively as the Rural Nats for a breakfast dialogue. Hosted in their select committee rooms in the Old Houses of Parliament, it was a great opportunity for Ben and the Board to reinforce the invaluable work our member catchment groups do enhancing environmental, social and economic outcomes in their areas. Ben was able to land several key messages with the group –Catchment Communities Aotearoa ...