32 local councils in new zealand

You're referring to the territorial authorities in New Zealand!

There are indeed 32 territorial authorities in New Zealand, which are divided into:

1. 13 city councils
2. 15 district councils
3. 4 unitary authorities

Here's the list of the 32 territorial authorities in New Zealand:

City Councils:

1. Auckland Council
2. Nelson City Council
3. Wellington City Council
4. Christchurch City Council
5. Dunedin City Council
6. Invercargill City Council
7. Hamilton City Council
8. Tauranga City Council
9. Napier City Council
10. New Plymouth District Council
11. Whanganui District Council
12. Palmerston North City Council
13. Porirua City Council

District Councils:

1. Far North District Council
2. Whangarei District Council
3. Kaipara District Council
4. Thames-Coromandel District Council
5. Hauraki District Council
6. Waikato District Council
7. Matamata-Piako District Council
8. Waipa District Council
9. South Waikato District Council
10. Otorohanga District Council
11. Taupo District Council
12. Rotorua Lakes Council
13. Western Bay of Plenty District Council
14. Bay of Plenty District Council
15. Hastings District Council

Unitary Authorities:

1. Gisborne District Council
2. Tasman District Council
3. Marlborough District Council
4. West Coast Regional Council

Note that some of these councils have undergone changes in recent years, such as the amalgamation of councils in Auckland and Wellington.