Western Bay rejects Tauranga merger proposal
Western Bay of Plenty has rejected a proposal to merge with Tauranga under local government reforms.
Western Bay of Plenty has voted against a merger proposal with Tauranga as part of ongoing local government reforms. The decision follows consultation on the proposed change.
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Local government reforms: Western Bay rejects Tauranga merger proposal
'That’s democracy for you,' says Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale.