Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy

Regional councillors who've just been sworn in have been shown the writing on the wall by the government, which is plotting a swift end to their terms

Guests:

• Glenn McConnell - Stuff political reporter

Learn More:

• Read Glenn's piece on the regional council shake up here
• Beehive news release on local government changes
• Further details from the Department of Internal Affairs

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