NPDC Approves Budget And Joint Proposal On The Future Of Local Government In TaranakiNPDC Councillors have today approved a joint proposal with Taranaki Regional Council to be submitted to the Government next week, outlining options for the future of local government in the region. (Photo/Supplied)They also approved a Future for Local Government work programme and funding to deliver it through to March 2027. However, last month the Council agreed to pursue an alternative, self-designed “Pathfinder” proposal and submit it through the process. The Pathfinder proposal signals the two councils’ commitment to doing the work properly, taking communities and iwi partners on the journey, and ensuring any future proposal is built on robust evidence and understanding. Advertisement - scroll to continue readingTotal budget allocated to work programme from April 2026 to March 2027 is $1.3m, split equally between NPDC and TRC.