One of the biggest weaknesses in New Zealand politics is an understanding of how our local government works. One of the many reasons for this, might be the number of layers of local governance and the fact that in some areas these have been amalgamated to form - for lack of a better word - … Continue reading Big changes coming in N.Z. local government?
An uninspired election: the New Zealand local Government elections 2025
Voting for the 2025 local Government elections closed at the weekend. (The Press) "If you don't bother voting, you can't have your grumbling rights for the next 3 years" It is Wednesday 15 October, and the dust is settling on the 2025 local government election outcome. In an election cycle that turned out the lowest … Continue reading An uninspired election: the New Zealand local Government elections 2025
