Grey District mayor responds to ACT criticism of local government

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3:16pm

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Tania Gibson

Grey District mayor Tania Gibson has criticised the ACT Party's comments regarding councils, describing them as a cheap shot. She stated that local authorities are struggling to manage finances under difficult circumstances. Meanwhile, West Coast leaders are also supporting calls for longer council terms and the use of voting booths.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 20 Mar 2025, 1:18pm

   West Coast mayor fires back at ACT criticism of councils (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 20 Mar 2025, 1:51pm

   West Coast leaders back 4-year terms, polling booths (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 20 Mar 2025, 3:16pm

   Coast mayor fires back at ACT criticism of councils (opens in new tab)