Luxon fielded mixed reaction on local government reforms at Kāpiti meeting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced tepid responses to his government's amalgamation reforms at a Kāpiti public meeting, though his rates cap proposal drew strong support.
Christopher Luxon held a public meeting in Kāpiti where his proposed rates cap received strong backing from the audience. However, his answers regarding the government's local government amalgamation reforms received a notably cooler reception from attendees.
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Christopher Luxon challenged on localism at Kāpiti public meeting
While banging the drum on rates caps drew strong support, the prime minister's answers on the government's amalgamation reforms got a more tepid response.