New Zealand's Taxpayers' Union opposes higher debt caps for Wellington, Hamilton, and Tauranga councils, arguing for better management of infrastructure projects.
New Zealand's Taxpayers' Union opposes calls from councils like Wellington, Hamilton, and Tauranga to increase their debt caps. Taxpayers' Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager James Ross argues that the issue is not a lack of funding, but rather a lack of competence in managing infrastructure projects, hindered by bureaucracy and red tape. Ross suggests councils focus on cutting bureaucratic obstacles to effectively future-proof their regions.
April 02, 2024
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