Western Bay regional deal: What the mayors say it means for residents

What will the Western Bay’s new regional deal with the Government mean in practice for residents? Local democracy reporter Ayla Yeoman spoke with mayors James…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

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Grace Patel2026-06-16T00:11:00.000Z

great another 'deal' that'll cost us millions and deliver sweet f all. seen it all before 🙄

Drew Parker2026-06-16T00:22:00.000Z

if this helps fix the potholes on my commute i'm all for it. sick of dodging craters every morning.

Tom Harris2026-06-16T00:40:00.000Z

mahi drysdale? the olympic rower? what does he know about running a council. jesus.

Tom Harris2026-06-16T01:02:00.000Z

yep. rowers don't fix potholes.

Reese Morgan2026-06-16T01:07:00.000Z

lol cope bro. rower's got more brains than your lot clearly

River Cole2026-06-16T00:59:00.000Z

ffs more bureaucracy. we don't need another layer of government eating tax dollars.

River Cole2026-06-16T01:28:00.000Z

same old story. talk talk talk. zero action

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Western Bay regional deal: What the mayors say it means for residents

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Riley Scott2026-06-16T01:13:00.000Z

finally something might get done about the rail crossing. been waiting 20 yrs.

Reese Morgan2026-06-16T01:31:00.000Z

as long as my rates don't go up im sweet. otherwise get stuffed

Drew Parker2026-06-16T01:40:00.000Z

potholes and rail crossings. can we prioritise both? nah probably not typical

Grace Patel2026-06-16T01:46:00.000Z

councils and central govt in the same room? nothing will get done mate. classic kiwi inefficiency

Riley Scott2026-06-16T02:28:00.000Z

nah this is different. they actually signed something. hope

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