http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1203/S00175.htm Local Debt, Local Cuts: PM Announces Local Govt Reforms Monday, 19 March 2012, 6:59 pm Article: Mark P. Williams PM's Post-Cabinet Press Conference Monday, 19 March 2012 Scoop Video + Audio + Photos: Press conference held after today's cabinet meeting - Monday 19th March 2012 By Mark P. Williams The Prime Minister and Local Government Minister Nick Smith today announced a raft of reforms to local government. The PM said that the Local Government Reform Bill placed central emphasis on efficiency within tight financial constraint. [....]