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Contested 8 races — 4 elected 4 not elected
Regional councils are to be replaced with boards made up of mayors under a proposal from the Government, as RMA Minister Chris Bishop says local government is “tangled in duplication, disagreements and decisions that defy common sense”.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he absolutely has the National caucus’ backing. And senior minister Chris Bishop agrees.
Chris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop blames “a significant escalation in costs and little clear benefit” for calling it quits on a replacement.
Prime Minister and National leader Christopher Luxon said his election campaign to increase KiwiSaver employee and employer contributions will be a bottom line for the party.
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