about 1 hour ago
Tangi Utikere.
The Labour Party says the government's local government reform process is a "messy, watered down plan" - which could lead to councils being blamed when things go wrong.
Last month, the government gave councils three months to come up with amalgamation plans, in a bid to cut the complexity and costs of local government.
"Our message to councils is simple: lead your own reform, or we will do it for you. Either way, change is coming," RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said at the time.
