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New Zealand councils face rising costs, public backlash, and political tensions over proposed reforms.
In 2024, New Zealand local councils faced rising costs, leading to significant rate increases, and endured threats and abuse from the public.
The government proposed removing four wellbeing measures and introduced benchmarks for council spending.
This sparked tensions, especially over the debate on Māori wards, as councils and central government clashed.
Mayors and councillors also reported increased racism and threats, complicating the upcoming local elections.
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