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Poll: Do you think councils should cut things like parades and scholarships?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Christmas parades, Anzac Day services and scholarships are in question as councillors grapple with the “must haves” versus “nice-to-haves” conundrum.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told councils to stick to their knitting as “the days of handouts” are over, backed up by Local Government Minister Simeon Brown.

Do you think councils should cut things like parades and scholarships? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think councils should cut things like parades and scholarships?
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When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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