Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council. 

Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up of six councillors and 10 unelected Iwi and hapu representatives is co-governance on steroids. 

Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he's looking at changes to give to cabinet. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he'll have a proposal soon. 

Watts says he expects it to take about a month.

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Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council.&nbsp;
Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up of six councillors and 10 unelected Iwi and hapu representatives is co-governance on steroids.&nbsp;
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he's looking at changes to give to cabinet.&nbsp;
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he'll have a proposal soon.&nbsp;
Watts says he expects it to take about a month.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Simon Watts: Local Government Minister discusses Far North District Council controversy

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