So instead, the Forum sent two conflicting proposals to the government. Kapiti and Upper Hutt have both spoken out about the reasons why they want to keep their independence. Carterton and Masterton have said they want to be part of an amalgamation of the three Wairarapa councils, not of the larger proposal. But neither plan sent to the government includes what they’ve said they want. If the government agrees to “keep the door open”, will it pay attention to the strongly held opinions from Kapiti and Upper Hutt?