Neil Volzke on Central Government, Rates Caps & Māori Wards

Update: 2025-07-30

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This week Taryn has a kōrero with Neil Volzke, the longstanding mayor of Stratford District Council. They dive into the tension between local government and central government, examining legislation that is set to tighten the reins on council spending, and the political yo-yo that is Māori Wards.

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Neil Volzke on Central Government, Rates Caps & Māori Wards

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Neil Volzke on Central Government, Rates Caps & Māori Wards

Neil Volzke on Central Government, Rates Caps & Māori Wards