Local Government reform: Forced merger proposal process a waste of time – Tūrangi councillor

Local Democracy Reporter·Waikato Herald·25 Sep, 2026 05:08 AM2 mins to read‌The new He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa building houses the Taupō District Council.A government climbdown on forced council mergers has been blasted by councillors up and down the country.After sending councils into a sudden frenzy of forced marriage-like proposals, the Government this week deferred making decisions on council amalgamation until after the election. Tūrangi Ward councillor Sandra Greenslade’s statement said three