Local Government
Quick Hit – Government Gives Councils Amalgamation Ultimatum – Fast-Track Local Government Reform Accelerates
🔴 VIP EARLY ACCESS Rapid Intelligence Briefing (6 May 2026 | The Good Oil – Political Intelligence | Confidence: High | Urgency: Elevated) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The coalition has issued a three-month ultimatum to councils to produce amalgamation plans or face government-imposed restructuring, paired with fast-track RMA and local government reform. This is
Tory, Dear, Your Trousers Are Alight
Thick as a brick, stupid to boot and now a proven liar.
Luxon Gave Councils a Well Deserved Kicking
Christopher Luxon has been hitting them out of the park in the past week. Can he keep up the momentum? He will if he doesn’t get squeamish or squirrelly.