We absolutely need to be taking greater focus to local governments across Aotearoa. It is absolutely in need of reform, but this is not the direction that the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand believes it should be headed. It is with sadness that I think that we are missing an opportunity to reform this area of governance in Aotearoa. But, again, I applaud the Hon Jacqui Dean for bringing the conversation forward none the less.