95bFM Low turnout in local elections and what to do about it: September 2, 2019
Low turnout in local elections and what to do about it: September 2, 2019
Low turnout in local elections and what to do about it: September 2, 2019 Local elections are fast approaching and there’s been a trend of declining participation. The problem is particularly bad in Auckland where turnout was under 40%. This causes problems around representation at local government level as well as setting the agenda in elections. Lachlan spoke with Professor Janine Hayward from Otago University about local government elction turnout.
