Daily review 25/11/2025

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7 comments on “Daily review 25/11/2025”

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    The local government reform is indicative of the so called Douglas approach, fast paced reform to establish momentum. It is sometimes called the shock doctrine.

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      yet another example of this government thinking it knows better than local communities.

      Government says its RMA reforms will negate the need for regional councils. maybe, maybe not. a prudent and balanced government would wait to see what aspects of its changes survive election scrutiny and which aspects pass the test of effectiveness and workability. once that is determined what local body structures are required can then be properly examined.

      Government also says there is demand for local government reform. Right, then pass enabling legislation which allows local councils to talk about reform, if they wish to, and to determine a structure that works for them.

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    No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced [careful now RNZ, 25 Nov 2025]
    The discussion document also noted regional constituencies “including Māori constituencies and general constituencies, would no longer exist“.

    Bishop: the "status quo is not an option." But what I say to you is it actually is an option.
    Poor old Ecan't.

    The increase in nitrate concentrations over time has stemmed from more intensive land-use. The principal source of nitrate entering groundwater is from animal urine patches leaching into the ground from pasture grazing and winter grazing.
    https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/taking-action-on-nitrate

    Commissioners (2010–2016)
    In March 2010, following an investigation and report by Wyatt Creech, the National Government sacked the Environment Canterbury councillors and replaced them with commissioners.

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