LGNZ holds annual conference and engages in propaganda war with Taxpayers’ Union
Summary Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) describes itself as “a membership body for Aotearoa’s...
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Why are Councils Leaving LGNZ?
What is Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)? Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is a membership...
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OPINION: Hamilton’s New Theatre — A Recent History
By Rob Pascoe (Chartered Accountant, Former Hamilton City Councillor, and Hamilton Ratepayer) In...
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OPINION: A City on the Move — But Not in the Right Direction
By Horiana Henderson (Hamilton East Ward Candidate) In the hushed hall of Fairfield Baptist Church...
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OPINION: Investing in Infrastructure to Support Hamilton’s Growth
By Mike West (Engineer and Hamilton East Ward Candidate) When I stood for Council in 2016, I was...
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Investigating New Zealand’s Local Government Act 2002 – A Layperson’s Guide
CityWatch NZ contributor and adult educator Don Hewison (ScEdD, ChEdD) is making available his...
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OPINION: Hamilton’s proposed “Ratepayer Assistance” Scheme Risks Becoming a Debt Trap
By Mark Flyger (Financial Accountant and CFO Modern Transport Group) Originally published on...
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Q & A: The Single Transferable Vote (STV) System in Local Elections 2025
What is STV? Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a voting system implemented in a number of councils...
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2025 Local Government Elections
2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Most councils in New Zealand are having local government elections...
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OPEN LETTER: John McDonald’s Feedback on the Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
John McDonald supplies a copy of his feedback on the Public Works (Critical Infrastructure)...
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