The Waikato Regional Council has voted to leave Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), citing concerns about its cost, political orientation, and lack of relevance to regional councils.
The 6-5 decision, with one abstention, makes Waikato the eighth council to exit LGNZ in two years, joining major councils like Auckland and Christchurch.
Speaking to legacy media (paywalled) Councillor Warren Maher criticised LGNZ for being “left-leaning” and overly focused on district rather than regional issues, arguing its $122,000 annual fee was unjustified.
Supporters of the decision believe their in-house expertise and membership in Te Uru Kahika better serve their needs.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
Speaking to legacy media (paywalled) Councillor Warren Maher criticised LGNZ for being “left-leaning” and overly focused on district rather than regional issues, arguing its $122,000 annual fee was unjustified.
Supporters of the decision believe their in-house expertise and membership in Te Uru Kahika better serve their needs.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
2 comments:
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?
When do we get to vote to leave Waikato District Council.
Reasons are the regional council's:
- political orientation,
- lack of relevance
- $225 million annual cost / inflation exceeding cost increases.
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