A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. 

The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of Mayors in a particular region. 

The proposal aims to reduce duplication and put downward pressure on rates. 

Boards would be required to put plans in place around re-organising services and infrastructure, which will be checked over and ticked off for financial sustainability. 

Otago Regional Council Chair Hilary Calvert told Ryan Bridge says they employ a lot of staff.  

She says they have around 368 roles, which is twice as many as there were six years ago. 

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