The mayor of Porirua says the city is in a stalemate over amalgamation and the government needs to step in. The Local Government Commission is expected to announce its decision today on whether or not the 9 councils and regional council should merge - and many of the regions mayors are expecting the plan will be rejected. Nick Leggett is the mayor of Porirua City and Ray Wallace is the Hutt City Council's mayor.
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