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The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.
Proposed changes to the emergency management system do not fully address critical challenges the Canterbury region faces.
The Mayoral Forum has expressed concern on proposal to cap rates.
The Chief Executives Forum met at Selwyn District Council on 26 January 2026.
The Policy Forum met at Canterbury Regional Council on 12 December.
The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.
Proposed changes to the emergency management system do not fully address critical challenges the Canterbury region faces.
The Mayoral Forum has expressed concern on proposal to cap rates.