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Taranaki councils approve $1.3m for local government reform proposal

Two councils have approved funding for a Pathfinder proposal on local government reform without favouring any particular structure.

Skinny McBuntu

New Plymouth District Council and the Taranaki Regional Council have approved $1.3 million for a Pathfinder proposal examining local government reform. The proposal stipulates no preference for a future structure. Councillors rejected claims of double-dipping related to the funding decision.

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Councillors reject 'double-dipping' claims to approve $1.3m for local govt reform proposal

New Plymouth District Council and the Taranaki Regional Council have formed a Pathfinder proposal that stipulates no preference for a future structure.

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