Press Release – Rotorua Lakes Council A review looking at the future for local government will be a timely discussion given the changing environment, and increased challenges and community expectations faced by the sector, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says. Local Government Minister … A review looking at the future for local government will be a timely discussion given the changing environment, and increased challenges and community expectations faced by the sector, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced an independent review to look at how local government it needs to evolve to ensure a sustainable sector that is able to deliver what communities need.