Making Local Government Work

from The New Zealand Initiative · host The New Zealand Initiative

In this episode, Oliver and Nick discuss the fundamental problems with New Zealand's local government system, particularly how elected officials often lack real power while unelected bureaucrats and chief executives wield excessive influence. Nick's new report "Making Local Government Work" proposes five potential solutions, ranging from implementing a German-style "Super Mayor" model to giving councillors more oversight powers, with some reforms likely achievable under the current Government. Read Nick's new report here: www.nzinitiative.org.nz/making-local-government-work

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