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The seaward boundaries of 23 territorial authorities have been standardised to the mean low water springs (low tide mark) to provide nationally consistent seaward boundaries for all 53 coastal authorities, says Associate Local Government Minister John Carter.

“The key benefit of this jurisdiction extension is that it will allow all territorial authorities to locally regulate public nuisances and safety issues on beaches where issues arise,” said Mr Carter.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to speak here today.

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Associate Minister John Carter are welcoming and endorsing the report of the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee.

The issue of reorganisation of Auckland Governance has been discussed for at least fifty years and covers a time span in excess of 100 years.  In 2006 some of the civic leaders of Auckland end

The rural sector is a significant contributor to our nation.

Thank you for the opportunity today to speak to you.  I am very pleased to be here talking to you as Minister of Civil Defence and Minister for Senior Citizens.

Holding public meetings across Auckland, listening to concerns and aspirations for the new united council and answering questions has been, for the most part, very enjoyable.

Associate Local Government Minister John Carter says he is pleased four of Auckland’s mayors have worked together on a detailed submission to the select committee on Auckland governance.

Travelling across Auckland to the next public meeting on local governance, I am more convinced than ever that this is a city in desperate need of better transport planning.

Now that the Government has announced our position on the Royal Commission's Report into Auckland's Governance, we're taking the next step.

You play a big part in that.