
Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services
From The Front Page
Published 12/3/2025

From The Front Page
Published 12/3/2025
Regional, territorial, unitary, wards and boards. Local government in New Zealand is made up of 78 different councils that make decisions we encounter daily. The roads, air, rubbish, waters, environment – it's all local government. So, why has central government announced a need for change?…