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  1. The Otago Regional Council manages regional assets, including Port Otago, while the central government pushes for ORC mergers and function takeovers.
  2. Waitaki District participated in a local government reform forum on May 26, 2026, concerning potential changes affecting the Otago Regional Council.
  3. Government announced pathways for local government reform in Otago on May 26, 2026.
  4. Central Otago councils, including Queenstown Lakes District Council and Clutha District Council, proposed a local government merger involving three councils.

Queenstown Lakes District Council was involved in a regional deal signing ceremony on August 1, 2026.

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Queenstown Lakes District Council was involved in a regional deal signing ceremony on August 1, 2026.

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Central Otago councils, including Queenstown Lakes District Council and Clutha District Council, proposed a local government merger involving three councils. All 1 developments

Within The Otago Regional Council manages regional assets, including Port Otago, while the central government pushes for ORC mergers and function takeovers.

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