A new wave of first-time mayors in New Zealand are grappling with a surge of government reforms, including council restructuring and rate caps, which they say has intensified their workload and created urgent challenges for local infrastructure and governance.
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new mayors overwhelmed by sudden responsibilities
Four new mayors on rolling a grenade down the road for future generationsincreased responsibilities under proposed amalgamations
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