A critical commentary on the central government's abrupt and unilateral approach to local government reform, highlighting concerns over democratic accountability, community consultation, and the reversal of previously committed localism principles.
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Afternoon, seven after five. The mayor of Wellington has the central government in his crosshairs. He says he supports amalgamation, but councils haven't been given enough time to do it properly because they've got what, three months to come up with a plan. They're now down to ten weeks, maybe nine. He also described the removal of Iwi representatives' voting rights as another unnecessary provocation of Mori from Parliament. So Andrew Little, the mayor of Wellington joins you now. Hello, Alan. G'day, Andrew, how are you doing? Very good, mate. So what are the challenges that are taking time to figure out that three months ain't enough?
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unrealistically short and rushed
Democracy Briefing: Central Government's heavy and hasty reform of local government90-day deadline undermines democratic consultation
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