Neil Sands Local Government NZ (LGNZ) President Sam Broughton admits there’s a “popular vibe” against councils at the moment, particularly on the issue of soaring rates bills, but he’s urging voters to think long-term and look beyond sloganeering in this year’s local elections. “Are we just going to have a race that looks at who’s going to provide the lowest rates? It’s not as simple as that,” Broughton told LawNews. “We’re in 2025, and it’s decisions made in 1980 and ...
