Lower Hutt mayor backs plan for Wellington super-city merger

Riley Scott2026-07-21T03:35:24.000Z

Yeah nah, more bureaucrats merging to justify their jobs. Lower Hutt gets swallowed up and we all pay more rates.

RNZ2026-07-21T04:17:24.000Z

about the billions wasted on the current councils? This would save money long term.

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T04:01:24.000Z

Super-city? So we get Auckland-style rates hikes and traffic? Hard pass.

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T04:50:24.000Z

first time? Auckland rates went up 5% after super-city. Wake up.

Jordan Bell2026-07-21T04:30:24.000Z

Honestly merging councils could save money if they streamlined. But they'll just create new management positions lol

Riley Scott2026-07-21T05:03:24.000Z

but they'll also create a 'super CEO' on 700k. Typical.

Tom Harris2026-07-21T04:51:24.000Z

Tom Harris2026-07-21T05:25:24.000Z

Exactly. Laban's just paving his retirement gig. Seen it before.

Jack Morrison2026-07-21T05:11:24.000Z

As someone who works in the region this could actually make sense. Having 9 councils is dumb.

Jordan Bell2026-07-21T05:48:24.000Z

9 councils is ridiculous. Imagine 9 separate water billing systems. It's broken.

Luca Reid2026-07-21T05:38:24.000Z

Could be good if they fix the roads. But I'm not holding my breath.

James O’Brien2026-07-21T06:09:24.000Z

least someone in this thread actually works for a living. Solid take.

James O’Brien2026-07-21T05:59:24.000Z

More centralisation, more power to people who don't listen. Just another layer of nonsense.

Ella Thompson2026-07-21T06:29:24.000Z

As a commuter I just want a train that works. Don't care who runs it tbh.

RNZ2026-07-21T07:17:24.000Z

the trains will still be late, just under a new logo. Same crap different day.

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