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2025's local government elections feel flat...
Something seems to be missing from this year’s local government elections.
Jun 26
Are regional councils facing the axe?
Once again we find ourselves discussing the question of whether local government is fit for purpose.
Jun 24
Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt thumb noses at Ombudsman's transparency expectations
Despite having outgoing Ombudsman Peter Boshier write with a “please explain” over their refusal to open up their secret workshops and briefings…
Jun 18
Don't want political parties in local government? Then don't have democracy
The closer we get to this year’s local government elections, the more frequently we’re hearing people decry the presence of political parties in local…
Jun 4
May 2025
Andrew Little wrong about WCC's ability to govern up until the election
Labour Party endorsed Wellington mayoral candidate Andrew Little, also a former Labour Government Cabinet minister, has revealed he’s either ignorant…
May 16
April 2025
Amalgamation is back on the menu (again)
If you’re reading that water and Resource Management Act reforms are leading to a need to also reform the structure, funding, and role of local…
Apr 15
Beware of Greeks [candidates] bearing gifts [pledging zero rates increases]
The 2025 local government election silly season is well and truly on us.
Apr 11
Another Local Aotearoa transparency win as KiwiRail reveals $8m consultant bill
Fresh from finally getting the Ombudsman to chase up councils who were refusing to open up their secret workshops and briefings to the public, I’ve just…
Apr 2
March 2025
Councils required to appoint Road Cone Commissars in cone crackdown
Guest story from Justin Credible
Mar 31
Bizarre LGC determination locks in one of the worst under-representation situations in the country for Kāpiti
The Local Government Commission has decided to lock in for another three years the gross under-representation of the Kāpiti constituency on Greater…
Mar 25
LGNZ isn't perfect, but it's a lot better than the alternative of councils going it alone
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has become the latest local authority to vote to end its membership of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ…
Mar 20
SFO investigates allegations of fraudulent allocation of public funds at KCDC
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating a former employee of Kāpiti Coast District Council over allegations relating to the fraudulent allocation of…
Mar 18
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