Government Hits Pause on Council Amalgamation Plan Until After Election

Irresponsible election-year limbo, says Janet Holborow

Press Release – Kapiti Coast District Council Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says today’s announcement to defer amalgamation decisions until after the election is frustrating. “Councils and communities engaged in the Head Start pathway in good faith and within tight timeframes. “While we didn’t want to be part of the Wellington region’s proposal, the […]

Government hits pause on council amalgamation plan until after election

The Government has told mayors around the country it's deferring decisions on amalgamating councils until after the election.

Govt pauses plans for council amalgamations until after the election

Newsroom exclusive: Mayors express frustration as ministers run out of time before going to the polls. 'They shouldn't have pushed us into these dates, if they couldn't make a decision.' Jonathan Milne reports.