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more than 90 per cent of dargaville residents surveyed want to merge with whangarei rather than join a new kaipara north rodney unitary authority
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- Over 90% of Dargaville residents surveyed prefer merging with Whangārei District Council.
- The survey reflects dissatisfaction with Kaipara District Council's handling of local infrastructure.
- Local Government Minister Simon Watts set a three-month deadline for councils to submit amalgamation plans.
- Decisions on amalgamation are expected by the end of 2026.