Minister Simon Watts pressured Hamilton City Council regarding the ongoing amalgamation process.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 1

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Simon Watts Hamilton City Council

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Hamilton, Waikato Regional, and Waikato District Councils are evaluating merger options as part of local government reform.

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Simon Watts
British psychologist and university professor (1967-)
- The government has imposed a rates cap on local councils, with Simon Watts serving as the responsible minister.Mon 09:38
- The government has slowed down the ongoing local government reform process.Thu 06:12
Hamilton City Council
territorial authority of New Zealand

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