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Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill

Government bill

About this bill

This primary policy objective of this bill is to reduce pressure on council rates by refocusing the purpose of local government, better measuring and publicising council performance, prioritising core services in council spending, strengthening council accountability and transparency, and providing regulatory relief to councils.
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Bill text: Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)
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Member responsible

Simon Watts
Simon Watts

National MP for North Shore

Progress

In progress

This Bill was introduced on 13 July 2025 and is awaiting its first reading.

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Bill details last synced with the Parliament website about 15 hours ago.
(15 July 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)

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