Taupō council votes to oppose forced amalgamation
Taupō District Council has voted to push back against the Government's forced council amalgamation plan.
Taupō District Council has voted to oppose the Government's forced amalgamation policy. Council staff have urged elected members to resist the change, arguing the region would be worse off as a result. Some councillors have indicated the council's stance may not go far enough and suggested considering further protest action.
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Taupō council says forced amalgamations leave region worse off
Taupō council staff urge their elected members to push back against the Government.
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Taupō District Council votes to push back against forced amalgamation
One councillor said the stance was not enough and suggested further protest action.