Andrew Little says he would vote for amalgamation if a referendum were held today.
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Wellington mayor Andrew Little.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says he would vote for amalgamation if a referendum were held today.
The government has given councils a deadline of 9 August to come up with a plan for reorganisation to be delivered.
Little has laid out six principles that Wellington City will follow:
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Wellington's mayor says 10 weeks is not long enough for locals to fully consider the government's plans.
Little outlined his vision for a council merger, but hit out at the Beehive's approach.
Andrew Little has confirmed he's meeting with Finance Minister Nicola Willis to talk over the future of the public service and…
Wellington City Council voted in a meeting on Wednesday to charge short-term rentals at 2.6 times the base rate from 1 July 2027.
RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals on Tuesday afternoon to create efficiencies in the public service.
The deal aims to lock in long-term funding and decision-making for Auckland.
