Local government: it’s not about amalgamation
A commentary on local government reform argues the issue extends beyond council consolidation.
Local government reform in New Zealand involves considerations that go deeper than the question of whether councils should merge. The debate encompasses broader questions about how local governance should function and what services communities need.
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