Debate and legislative change surrounding the structure, electoral arrangements, and potential amalgamation of New Zealand's local government bodies, including council merger proposals, representation rules, and the respective roles and powers of local authorities.
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candidates debate structural changes to councils
Fireworks on and off the stage at candidates meetingstreamlining regional administration
Act’s Paul Henry eyes local govt portfolio to slash extravaganceStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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