It is very hard to think of any — but easy to think of the downsides to it. We need decentralised power and decision-making right here, not decisions made in a place a long way from us.
from KCDC
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a council landslide, no escape from the policy 
Local Government reform is on the table, and we’re looking at a big question – do we go it alone to protect our unique pocket of the motu, hook up with our northern neighbours, be part of the wider Wellington gang, or let Central Government decide?
Share your feedback by midnight Tuesday 30 June (tonight) 
haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz/LocalGovernmentReform
The Government is proposing changes that could see regional councils like Greater Wellington replaced by larger combined councils. With a hot turnaround needed, we’re keen to hear what you think so we can shape our response.
Please don’t carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters – what you think actually does. Your feedback will help keep our voice and identity from getting lost in the bigger picture 
Join the kōrero and help shape the future of Kāpiti.
As usual our beloved council will go their own sweet way like always.
The survey they recently put out was loaded so that will not help if you bother.
We think KCDC is against amalgamation too.
Could be lots of benefit to the people of Wgtn city if Kapiti joins up with them .
They can use Kapiti ratepayers to fund their failing infrastructure and spend the rest on more cycle land and art !
should read cycleways and art !