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How many staff positions across local government, if any, does he estimate will be disestablished as a result of amalgamations taking effect from the October 2028 local elections?

Answered Question 35808 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many staff positions across local government, if any, does he estimate will be disestablished as a result of amalgamations taking effect from the October 2028 local elections?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

The Government is currently considering these proposals. I do not intend to provide any additional information beyond what is said in the press release. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-consider-headstart-proposals