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Taxpayers’ Union
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New Zealand local government fiscal policies
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Latest: New Zealand councils propose major rate hikes amid rates capping legislation
In August 2026, New Zealand's local government fiscal policies faced significant scrutiny following government proposals to manage council spending. Following ACT New Zealand leader David Seymour’s proposal for a ‘Local
Waikato water services and infrastructure developments
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Latest: Watercare begins $1.7 billion Waikato water supply programme
The establishment of Waikato Waters, a council-controlled water services company jointly owned by six district councils, has incurred costs of $16.85 million. This total is approximately 40 per cent higher than the initi