Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Local Government Minister Simon Watts sparked some outrage today when he announced amalgamation plans for local councils would be put on hold - after the councils were given a three-month deadline to get these done. Are local councils right to be annoyed about this, given the costs?

Fonterra's former CEO, Miles Hurrell, got paid $8.16 million in his final year in the role. Is this fair, given the nature of the job?

Winston Peters has pledged to cut down the tax rate for small and medium-sized businesses to boost productivity. Do we think this is a good idea - or will this get scrapped in coalition talks? 

Is there really enough money to fund Labour's plans for schools, hospitals and social housing? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Local Government Minister Simon Watts sparked some outrage today when he announced amalgamation plans for local councils would be put on hold - after the councils were given a three-month deadline to get these done. Are local councils right to be annoyed about this, given the costs?
Fonterra's former CEO, Miles Hurrell, got paid $8.16 million in his final year in the role. Is this fair, given the nature of the job?
Winston Peters has pledged to cut down the tax rate for small and medium-sized businesses to boost productivity. Do we think this is a good idea - or will this get scrapped in coalition talks?&nbsp;
Is there really enough money to fund Labour's plans for schools, hospitals and social housing?&nbsp;
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Huddle: Should local councils be annoyed with Simon Watts?

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