Unitary Authorities

A unitary authority is a territorial authority that has the responsibilities, duties and powers of a regional council. ¹³²⁸  

There are six unitary authorities in New Zealand: Auckland Council, Gisborne District Council, Chatham Islands Council, Nelson City Council, Marlborough District Council and Tasman District Council.

For a list of unitary councils click here: https://www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/councils-in-aotearoa/council-websites-and-maps/

Last updated at 9:14AM on January 22, 2025