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Councils Split on Regional Merger Plans | Wellington News
Wellington councils are still scrambling to agree on their future, sending two merger options to the government—one for a big regional shake-up, another focused just on Wairarapa. While the mayor stays upbeat about stronger regional collaboration and preserved local identity, dissent is mounting: Kāpiti Coast wants to go solo, arguing they can run their own services without Wellington’s baggage, even eyeing new alliances. Upper Hutt pushes back too, worried about costs and local democracy, hoping their opposition gives them breathing room. Even Wellington City Council was surprised by the…
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