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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government promising to abolish regional councils

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government promising to abolish regional councils

Update: 2025-11-25
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The Government's proposing to abolish regional councils, and replace them with boards made up of mayors from the region's city and district councils.

The proposals would deliver the most significant reforms to local Government since 1989.

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says more details will be revealed later down the line. 

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government promising to abolish regional councils

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government promising to abolish regional councils

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