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Not voting in local elections is rational. Voters need better reasons to engage

When voters know more about candidates and their policies, and when the issues are more relevant, local democracy thrives.

Jeffrey Mcneill

Rather than get rid of regional councils, maybe the government should look at expanding their role to deliver core services – something common in...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s recent challenge to local government “to rein in the fantasies and to get back to delivering the basics...