Take the foot off the pedal. That's the message I would give those shaping the debate for local government reform in Wairarapa.
Any moves to amalgamate our three district councils should not be made before every possible option has been carefully analysed and costed.
As should always be the case when you are making decisions which will basically change the course of history.
Coming to hasty judgments simply because we may be beaten to the punch by some rival isn't good governance, pure and simple. In fact, it would be downright irresponsible.
What first must be identified is that the ratepayers of Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa will be better off, both financially and in the service of quality provided.