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An iwi representative on two West Coast councils has rejected the idea that mayors would represent MΔori interests on the government's proposed new boards, which replace regional councils.
Makaawhio chairperson Paul Madgwick (Ngati Maahaki; Ngai Tahu) says he agrees local government reform is well overdue and there's no question a new model is needed.
"Regional councils have become bloated in recent years, although a lot of that has been in response to more
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