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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Yeah, and there's all sorts of fish there's all sorts of fish hooks in there as well. I've been I remember the Auckland Super City, and when all the councils amalgamated, it turns out they all had different computer systems, and suddenly the IT bill went to a billion dollars to make one system to rule them all, so we could see that happening again in the future as well. Jack Tame, Morris Williamson on the huddle, uh still to come. We'll ask them about their streaming habits. Morris Williamson and Jack Tame on the huddle. Morris, uh the Tahue uh train has got until June of next year. Now the fares have got up 25%. Is this the last thing it needed?
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pragmatic reform with long-term viability concerns
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