The future shape of local government in the Wellington region will be revealed next week.

The Local Government Commission will announce its decision on the reorganisation of Wellington councils on Thursday.

Last year the commission received two applications for reorganisation - Wairarapa councils called for their own unitary council north of the Rimutakas.

The Greater Wellington Regional Council would like to see the region remain the same, but run under one council.

Once the draft proposal is released, the public will have a chance to make submissions.