Steve EdwardsCoast & Country News·11 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readBrent Mountford, sheep and beef farmer and Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president. Photo / Alex CairnsFarming leaders say while local government reorganisation is inevitable, it must be well planned from the outset.The Government has given councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions.
Final decisions will be made by Cabinet next year, with changes
