Ratepayer group founder seeks role in council decision-making

Sunday 10 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 10 Aug 2025, 5:49pm

In this story Hobson's Pledge, New Plymouth District Council

New Plymouth District Councillor Kevin Moratti is calling for his New Plymouth Ratepayers Alliance to be included in council decision-making processes. Moratti, a founding board member of Hobson's Pledge, argues the group should have access similar to other unelected parties. The alliance recently lobbied against a local council buy-local plan.

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1. RNZSun 10 Aug 2025, 2:47pm

   Hobson’s Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at table (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 10 Aug 2025, 5:49pm

   Hobson’s Pledge founder pushes for ratepayer decision-making role at New Plymouth District Council (opens in new tab)