Taxpayers' Union reveals highest-paid NZ council CEO, prompting calls for cost-cutting.

The Taxpayers' Union published a list of top-paid council CEOs in NZ, highlighting Dr. Pim Borren from Otago Regional Council as the highest-paid at $648,900. Critics argue that these high salaries are exorbitant, especially considering the financial struggles of many families, and suggest the need for cost-cutting measures for ratepayers who spend around $27 million annually on these salaries.