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Rates capping ‘doesn’t work’, LGNZ president says

And four-year council terms would ensure two productive years of work, Sam Broughton says.

WATCH: Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Mon, 01 Sep 2025
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As voters get ready to vote for their local councils, incoming mayors and councilors face a host of challenges.

A lot of change is being pushed on to councils by central government and Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton says that is putting a lot of pressure on

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Brent Edwards Mon, 01 Sep 2025
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