Local Government New Zealand's suffered another loss, as Western Bay of Plenty District Council quits. 

It's accused LGNZ of being too left-wing, unprofessional and unresponsive to the views of councils. 

Local Government New Zealand says its decision-making process is based on input from mayors, chief executives and councillors. 
 
Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge says it will save the council money. 

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Note: In the interview - Murray-Benge claimed leaving LGNZ would save the council $180,000. LGNZ says the membership was $63,000 for the 2024/25 year and would've been $70,000 for the following year.