Last chance to have your say on ‘Reinvigorating Local Democracy’

Time is fast running out to send your feedback regarding Local Government NZ’s discussion paper ‘Reinvigorating Local Democracy: Localising Power and Decision-making to Councils and Communities’. Please send your comments by Sunday 15 December 2019

The discussion document suggests several questions designed to help with your response. See page 38.

Send your feedback to Dr Mike Reid, Principal Policy Advisor, Local Government New Zealand. Dr Reid’s email address: [email protected]

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