What will be the next instalment in the saga of local government reform for Wairarapa?
News the working party group representing the three district councils received upwards of 1000 responses to their call for public feedback on the issue is certainly encouraging, indicating there is growing interest in the debate.
But you have to wonder whether it has opened a can of worms for what occurs further down the track.
Under the Local Government Act 2002, guidelines for any reorganisation application must include information which demonstrates the application has community support in the district of each territorial authority.
The three Wairarapa councils are backing a plan which would see them amalgamate as a unitary authority.