Margaret Murray-Benge: Western Bay councillor on the council leaving Local Government New Zealand
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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Local Government New Zealand's suffered another loss, as Western Bay of Plenty District Council quits.
It's accused LGNZ of being too left-wing, unprofessional and unresponsive to the views of councils.
Local Government New Zealand says its decision-making process is based on input from mayors, chief executives and councillors.
Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge says it will save the council money.
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Note: In the interview - Murray-Benge claimed leaving LGNZ would save the council $180,000. LGNZ says the membership was $63,000 for the 2024/25 year and would've been $70,000 for the following year.
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