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Contested 4 races — 2 elected 2 not elected
These mayors just won office for the first time. They’re already worried they’re going to end up lumping their children and grandchildren with a huge bill for broken infrastructure.
'This is a matter that I am watching very closely.'
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ By Kate Newton of RNZ
Simon Watts. PHOTO: RNZ Rate-capping is one of those right-wing policies that sound commonsensical at first but then turn out very badly indeed.
Simon Watts says his bill won’t block cultural support, but ratepayer funds should prioritise basics. Councillor Diane Calvert warns it could unsettle community priorities.
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