66422 (2024). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Local Government

66422 (2024). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Local Government: What advice has the Minister received, if any, about the proposed ‘system improvements’ to local government?

Hon Simeon Brown: I have received a range of advice on the proposed ‘system improvements’ to local government, including advice that showed that when the four wellbeings were included in legislation, the average annual rates increase was 2 per cent higher than when they were not. Titles of the advice that I have received will soon be published on the DIA website at www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releases#briefing-titles