Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government issuing local councils an ultimatum

The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management.  The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation process - asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities.  They have three months to submit a rough plan. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.