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Regional council chair urges PM to stop dismissing local governments, sparking debate over cooperation and rural funding.
Northland Regional Council chair Pita Tipene urged Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister David Seymour, to stop making dismissive remarks about regional councils, calling such comments damaging to collaboration between central and local government.
Speaking at a Wellington conference, Tipene criticized statements that questioned councils' public legitimacy and effectiveness, arguing they foster division.
Seymour responded by saying he is “a lover, not a fighter,” affirming his commitment to constructive dialogue and regulatory reform.
The call comes amid ongoing debates over local government structure, funding, and the impact of national policies on rural communities.
El presidente del consejo regional insta al primer ministro a dejar de despedir a los gobiernos locales, lo que despierta un debate sobre la cooperación y la financiación rural.