Politics

Central Otago councils back proposed merger with Queenstown Lakes and Clutha

Three Otago councils have backed a potential amalgamation to form a larger regional authority.

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Central Otago District Council has supported a proposed merger with Queenstown Lakes District Council and Clutha District Council. Clutha has also approved moving forward with the potential amalgamation. The move appears designed to give the combined council a head start in the process.

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