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NZ Councils Face Merger Ultimatum, Rural Voices at Risk
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New Zealands government is pushing for local council reform, giving them three months to propose mergers into larger, more efficient unitary authorities. Two rural councils, Waitomo and Otorohanga, are already advocating for a King Country council merger. However, history of failed merger votes casts doubt on the proposals success. The Waikato Regional Council also seeks a massive unitary authority, but Waitomos mayor warns against a Hamilton-dominated supercity that could ignore rural needs. With no funding yet, councils and groups are calling for financial and regulatory support to facilitate the transition.
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