Jim Palmer: Future of Local Government Review chair calls for a new operating model amid incoming rate rises and cuts to services - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

There's growing claims local Government needs reform.

A number of councils are proposing double-digit rate rises for the next financial year, or face cuts to essential services.

They're grappling with high interest rates, inflation and looming infrastructure costs.

Future of Local Government Review Chair Jim Palmer says a new operating model is badly needed.

"That includes some form of re-organisation, but there needs to be investment in the leadership competency of local Government, both at a political and executive level."

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