Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter is set to wrap up his 12-year term, and he's gotten some criticisms in about central Government before the end.

Baxter says the rhetoric directed at local Government is doing 'way more harm than good' and more teamwork is needed.

"I think it's about time that central Government and local Government work together rather than throwing barbs at each other."

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Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter is set to wrap up his 12-year term, and he's gotten some criticisms in about central Government before the end.
Baxter says the rhetoric directed at local Government is doing 'way more harm than good' and more teamwork is needed.
"I think it's about time that central Government and local Government work together rather than throwing barbs at each other."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Max Baxter: Ōtorohanga mayor says central Government needs to stop mistreating local Government

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