The podcast examines the feasibility and financial viability of local government amalgamation, particularly in Auckland, citing evidence that the proposed savings are not material and questioning whether central government is adequately addressing funding shortfalls.
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And on the huddle today, Morris Williamson, Auckland Councillor and former National Minister and Jack Tame, host of uh Saturday mornings and QA. Gentlemen, good afternoon to you. Afternoon, Andrew. All right, we'll get into the big story of our lead today. This is Andrew Little coming out and saying the deadline for delivering a plan for amalgamation is unrealistic. Uh, how did you feel about that, Jack?
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disproven by data showing increased costs and staff
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