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Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

  • Written by Julienne Molineaux, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Auckland University of Technology
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With accusations flying thick and fast last year about supposed “dysfunction” and a “shambles” at Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stepped in and appointed a Crown Observer.

Announcing the move, Brown said the “financial and behavioural challenges” facing the council...

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