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The head of a local Government lobby group has raised concerns about the Government's newest bill aimed at local councils.
An amendment bill being moved through Parliament would require councils financially prioritise its core services.
The Government wants councils to give more value to ratepayers.
Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton says many people and councils want lower rates, but he's unsure if capping rates is the way to go.
"Lower rates increases has got to be the aim, whether a rates cap is the right way to go about it - and compromises will need to be made to get us there - it's up for debate."
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