Turnout in the weekend's local elections has fallen even further this time around.

By the end of Friday, less than 33-percent of Kiwis had cast their vote.

Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton - who was unseated as Selwyn Mayor - says we should be aiming for much higher turnout.

He says general elections get double the turnout and we should expect the same for local elections.

Prime Minster Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking both candidates and voters alike are to blame.

He says candidates have to be compelling and set out a clear vision, but the public also can't complain if they don't vote.

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Turnout in the weekend's local elections has fallen even further this time around.
By the end of Friday, less than 33-percent of Kiwis had cast their vote.
Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton - who was unseated as Selwyn Mayor - says we should be aiming for much higher turnout.
He says general elections get double the turnout and we should expect the same for local elections.
Prime Minster Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking both candidates and voters alike are to blame.
He says candidates have to be compelling and set out a clear vision, but the public also can't complain if they don't vote.
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on low voter turnout in local elections

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