Upper Hutt mayor opposes forced amalgamation with Wellington councils
Upper Hutt's mayor says other councils must respect local decision-making if voters reject a merger.
The mayor of Upper Hutt has spoken against being forced to amalgamate with other Wellington region councils. The mayor says that if Upper Hutt votes against the idea, other councils in the region must respect that local decision-making.
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Upper Hutt mayor: Don't force us to amalgamate with Wellington councils
Peri Zee says other councils in the Wellington region must respect local decision-making if Upper Hutt votes against the idea.