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A composite image of homes in Dunedin overlayed with grid paper and an image of Local Government Minister Simon Watts surrounded by percentage signs.
Central government hits local government with rates cap, suggesting upper limit of 4%
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts unveils rates cap with a target range of 2% to 4% increases, saying ‘ratepayers deserve councils that live within their means’
1st Dec 25, 4:00pm
by Mandy Te
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts unveils rates cap with a target range of 2% to 4% increases, saying ‘ratepayers deserve councils that live within their means’
A composite image of RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts overlayed on an image of Wellington Station with parked buses.
Government proposes regional councils shake-up saying local government has lost its social licence
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The Government is proposing to abolish regional councillors, with mayors to lead regional issues and govern on a 'Combined Territories Board’
25th Nov 25, 5:00pm
by Mandy Te
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The Government is proposing to abolish regional councillors, with mayors to lead regional issues and govern on a 'Combined Territories Board’
Housing Minister Chris Bishop in a composite image with New Zealand homes in the background
Housing Minister given power to override local councils on planning decisions
'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop
18th Jun 25, 12:12pm
by Mandy Te
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'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop