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Article: Questions remain on Peninsula amalgamation

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April 14, 2003
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Sir--The report presented to Banks Peninsula District Council (on March 27) on proposed administrative integration with Christchurch did not meet desired outcomes, service levels, staffing, and particularly initial suggested savings, which were substantially less after investigation -- the council seeing no benefit financially until after year 10.

The Local Government Act requires special consultative processes where there is a change in delivery of a significant activity. Consideration has to be ...

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