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Keeping local politicians on a short leash
In 1967 and 1990, there were referenda on increasing the time between parliamentary elections from three years to four. At both referenda nearly 70 per cent of voters rejected a longer term; the New Zealand public have always favoured keeping their politicians on a short leash.
Now, the Taxpayers Union and Local Government NZ are proposing we increase the time between council elections from three to four........
© SunLive

