Waikato District Council is working with Hamilton City Council and the Local Government Commission on a proposal to change the boundary between the two councils.
The proposal is about an area called R2 which is on the northern edge of Hamilton, between Gordonton Road, Pukeroa Road, and the Waikato Expressway.
The proposal is to move the R2 area from Waikato district into Hamilton’s boundary.
The goal is to make sure growing communities get the services they need from the council best placed to provide them. It also helps both councils plan for growth across the wider Waikato region.
The proposal involved changing part of the boundary between Waikato District and Hamilton City so that the R2 area would become part of Hamilton City.
This work aligns with existing strategic agreements between both councils and supports a coordinated approach to planning for future growth across the wider region.
The R2 area is expected to experience significant growth over time.
A boundary change was being considered to help ensure communities receive services from the council best placed to provide them and to support coordinated planning for infrastructure, transport and future development.
Some developments in the area are also progressing through the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 process and are expected to have strong connections to Hamilton's infrastructure and urban area.
The boundary change process has been paused, not cancelled.
Both councils will revisit the proposal once there is greater certainty about future local government arrangements and the Government's direction for local government reform.
In the meantime, Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council will continue to work together and keep landowners, residents and stakeholders informed.
There is no immediate change.
Fast-track development projects and discussions are not affected by this decision and will continue as planned.
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