Reviewing Local Government Elections w/ Bonita Bigham: October 10, 2022

Local Government New Zealand ran a multi-faceted campaign to increase the diversity of candidates as well as voter turnout this year, but preliminary results still indicate there is a massive gap to bridge between turnout for local elections compared with central government elections.

LGNZ says “To make a real difference, however, it will require a deliberate effort by councils and communities to better engage with each other in the decisions councils are making, so voters feel more connected to local government, as well as making the process of voting easier."

Joe is joined by Bonita Bigham, Chair of Te Maruata at LGNZ, to speak on the matter.