Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government issuing local councils an ultimatum

The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management. The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation process - asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVE

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government issuing local councils an ultimatum is an episode from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive by NZME.

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