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Otago councils captured by 'green banshees': Jones
The government aims to reduce costs by replacing regional councillors with mayor-led boards, citing economic growth barriers and excessive local influence, with reforms expected by 2027.
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Otago councils captured by 'green banshees': Jones
Resources Minister Shane Jones on a visit to Bendigo Station, a planned open-cast Central Otago gold mine, last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/ODT FILES Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the current regional council structure stifles economic growth and councils have suffered cost burdens, "green overreach" and too much influence from iwi.
·Otago, New Zealand
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