Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on National urging Labour to take a clear stance on rates caps

National says Labour must take a clear stance on rates caps, with the Government planning to introduce legislation before the election.  Labour's Chris Hipkins has told Newstalk ZB his party's yet to decide on a position.  He says the policy is "good retail politics" but adds councils will need ways to fund core services.  Local Government Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking they want to make sure that when they implement a policy, it’s enduring and there is certainty for businesses and households.  He says the problem is that Labour has previously indicated that they would vote against the legislation, but are now saying they don’t have a position.  Watts says he just wants to know where they stand on this.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.