Central Hawke’s Bay mayor criticises government four-year term proposal
Wednesday 5 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency, Local Government New Zealand, Sam Broughton, Alex Walker
Mayor Alex Walker has described the Government's proposal for four-year parliamentary terms as short-sighted for excluding local councils. Walker noted that Central Hawke’s Bay relies on specific funding cycles for roading work. The proposed legislation to enable four-year terms would be subject to a referendum.