Coalition disagreement understood to be behind halt to local government reforms

Coalition disagreement understood to be behind halt to local government reforms

Wellington Reporter·NZ Herald·24 Sep, 2026 07:20 AM3 mins to read‌“After careful consideration, Cabinet has decided that it will not be making decisions on individual Head Start proposals at this time,” Local Government Minister Simon Watts (left) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told councils. Photo / Mark MitchellCoalition disagreement is understood to be behind a decision today that blindsided mayors across the country, with ministers halting progress on local government reforms. Regions were given a three-month deadline to put together proposals for major structural shake-ups – or risk having

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