Southland mayors debate council amalgamation options
Southland leaders face mixed reactions as they explore potential local government reorganisation proposals.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott attended a public meeting in Gore to discuss possible amalgamation options for the region. The reception to the reorganisation proposals was mixed, with some debate among local leaders. Environment Southland has backed a proposal for a single council structure.
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Mixed reception for reorganisation as mayors go head to head
Southland Mayor Rob Scott received a mixed and at times bumpy reception in Gore last week at a meeting to discuss amalgamation options for Southland, Gerrit Doppenberg reports.