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flag New Zealand government ministers urge councils to focus on core services and limit spending due to rising rates and financial concerns.

flag New Zealand's Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are urging councils to focus on core services and limit spending on non-essential projects, citing concerns over rising rates and financial sustainability. flag Luxon criticized the Wellington City Council's investment in a convention center, while Brown called for changes to long-term plans and price caps on ratepayers. flag The government aims to improve transparency and accountability, addressing issues of council debt and ageing infrastructure.

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