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.
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