Regional councils The
regional level of government in New Zealand is organised into areas controlled by regional councils.
Unitary authorities Unitary authorities are local government entities that have the powers of both a territorial authority and those of a regional council. There are currently five unitary authorities. The
Chatham Islands have a unique, separately-legislated council that has almost all the powers of a unitary authority.
Territorial authorities The city and district level of government in New Zealand is organised into areas controlled by
territorial authorities. Some of these also have the powers of regional governments and are known as
unitary authorities. The
Chatham Islands have their own specially legislated form of government.
Mayors All territorial authorities (including unitary authorities) directly elect
mayors.
Community boards Elections were also held for
community boards, which have been set up by several of the territorial authorities under Part 4 of the
Local Government Act 2002 to represent the interests of particular communities within those territories.
District health boards Elections were also held for
District health boards (DHBs). These were the last elections held for the DHBs before they were disestablished on 1 July 2022 and replaced by
Te Whatu Ora.
Licensing trusts Elections were also be held for
licensing trusts, which are community-owned companies with government-authorised monopolies on the development of premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages and associated accommodation in an area. == Analysis ==