The New Zealand government is accelerating plans to reform regional councils, including potential abolition of elected bodies and replacement with mayor panels, sparking debate over efficiency, representation, and democratic accountability.
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alternative model challenges democratic accountability
Reforms are coming for regional councils. What changes would you like to see?cross-party discussion on reform pathways
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