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Wellington’s Big Council Merge Proposal | Wellington News
A bold plan is brewing in the Wellington region to merge at least nine councils into one massive “super-city,” potentially reshaping local governance. Led by consultants MartinJenkins, the proposal includes Wellington City, Porirua, Kāpiti, two Hutt Valley councils, three Wairarapa councils, and Greater Wellington Regional Council—with Horowhenua possibly joining too. The new unitary council would be run by a regional mayor and a team of councillors, backed by five new community councils that residents would elect to handle local services like pools and libraries. Lower Hutt’s mayor, Ken…
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