The Local Government Commission has received a total of 581 submissions on the option of establishing a Golden Bay local board, with the majority in support. The Local Government Commission has received a total of 581 submissions on the option of establishing a Golden Bay local board. A breakdown showed 381 submissions supported either a local board just for Golden Bay, or for Golden Bay and elsewhere in Tasman District. If approved, the local board would replace the existing community board, giving Golden Bay more autonomy from the Tasman District Council. READ MORE:* Council's costs for local board 'potentially misleading', working group says* TDC 'unconvinced' of case for local board in Golden Bay* Golden Bay local board proposal: 'Blimey, what have we done'The push for change comes after a long-running series of conflicts between the Richmond-based council and the rural, more alternative Golden Bay residents.

Source: Stuff September 04, 2020 00:22 UTC