<p>Voter turnout in New Zealand's local government elections has declined in recent years, a surprising trend given the tangible impact councils have on citizens' daily lives. Communications Coordinator Josiah Brown says clarifying responsibilities and increasing accountability is key to rebuilding trust in local democracy.</p>

Voter turnout in New Zealand's local government elections has declined in recent years, a surprising trend given the tangible impact councils have on citizens' daily lives. Communications Coordinator Josiah Brown says clarifying responsibilities and increasing accountability is key to rebuilding trust in local democracy.

Josiah Brown | Putting the ‘local’ back in local government

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