Tag: ratepayers
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NZ Government Releases Second Round of Council Performance Data
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says new council metrics covering asset management, service delivery and governance will give ratepayers more visibility and confidence in council value for money.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Simon WattsNew Zealand Governmentcouncil performance datalocal governmentratesratepayerscouncil rates cap
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Local Government Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
New Zealand's Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill passes third reading, refocusing councils on core services, six-monthly reporting and elected-member-only voting.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment BillSimon WattsLocal GovernmentFast-Track approvalsRoyal assentratepayersNew Zealand Government
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Taranaki Feds Slam Councils Over 'Wasteful' $1.3M Reform Spend
Taranaki Federated Farmers accuse Taranaki Regional and New Plymouth District Councils of wasting $1.3 million on a local government reform program, ignoring rural opposition and failing to present a clear vision.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegal TaranakiFederated FarmersLocal Government ReformNew Plymouth District CouncilTaranaki Regional CouncilRatepayersUnitary Authoritiesfarmingelection