Webinar video: Making Local Government Work
A crucial discussion about transforming our local government system. The New Zealand Initiative’s new research reveals why councils struggle to deliver for their communities - and more importantly, how this can be fixed.
Senior Fellow Nick Clark presents findings from his report “Making Local Government Work”, showing how the democratic void between voter expectations and reality drives council dysfunction. He outlines proven solutions, including successful reforms from Germany that transformed a system similar to ours.
Mayor Victor Luca of Whakatāne shares first-hand insights into the challenges mayors face and the potential for reform, drawing on both his experience leading a council and his international research background.
Our Executive Director Oliver Hartwich contributes perspectives from his extensive experience with local government systems in Europe and Australasia.
Watch the webinar below.
Read the research report "Making Local Government Work" here.