At least one Wellington mayor says it's time district councils combined into one.

The Government's proposing replacing regional councillors with boards of district mayors. 

They'll have two years from establishment, to put up a regional plan for future local Governments.

Porirua mayor Anita Baker says the Wellington region should grab this opportunity. 

She explained Hutt City and Porirua residents have already said yes to amalgamation, and Wellington city mayor Andrew Little doesn't seem opposed either. 

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At least one Wellington mayor says it's time district councils combined into one.
The Government's proposing replacing regional councillors with boards of district mayors.&nbsp;
They'll have two years from establishment, to put up a regional plan for future local Governments.
Porirua mayor Anita Baker says the Wellington region should grab this opportunity.&nbsp;
She explained Hutt City and Porirua residents have already said yes to amalgamation, and Wellington city mayor Andrew Little doesn't seem opposed either.&nbsp;
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Anita Baker: Porirua mayor voices support for proposed Govt changes to local councils

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