Why two small councils are on opposite ends of the amalgamation debate

Noah Bennett2026-06-22T23:50:34.000Z

bloody councils. always the same story - too scared to merge cos they'd lose their inflated salaries and 'chief executive' parking spots.

Aria Wilson2026-06-23T00:11:34.000Z

pretty sure the ceo would still park wherever they want tbh, that aint changing any time soon

Riley Scott2026-06-23T00:16:34.000Z

ive lived in southland my whole life. if we merge with gore, stuff will just get lost in the bureaucracy. no thanks.

Chloe Martin2026-06-23T00:29:34.000Z

ffs another report that says nothing. just pick a side and get on with it. we pay these people to make decisions not have 'debates'.

Drew Parker2026-06-23T00:36:34.000Z

used to live in a merged council area up north. rates went up, services got worse. lol good luck down there.

Mia Carter2026-06-23T00:49:34.000Z

honestly what difference does it make? the roads are still gonna be shit either way 😂

Riley Scott2026-06-23T01:04:34.000Z

Rob Scott just wants attention. typical politician, all talk no action.

Finn Walker2026-06-23T01:12:34.000Z

small councils know their communities. big merged ones don't give a damn about the little towns. keep em separate i reckon.

Aria Wilson2026-06-23T01:26:34.000Z

as a student studying local govt this article makes me want to change my degree lmao. literally nothing ever changes.

Stuff2026-06-23T01:42:34.000Z

did anyone else notice the photo caption says 'southland mayor rob scott' but it's actually the wrong person? amateur hour at rnz as usual.

Chloe Martin2026-06-23T02:32:34.000Z

facts. rnz been slipping for years. id trust a facebook rumour before their 'reporting'

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