54% of the public, and 50% of businesses, believe the performance of local government has got worse in the last three years (only 32% and 31% thought it has got better).

On LGNZ's measure covering performance, spending decisions, and value for money, the score has gone down from 28% in 2014, to 27% now.

In all other areas, the scores have either gone down or stayed the same.

Joining Ryan Bridge on this is Jordan Williams from Taxpayers Union and Lawrence Yule, President, Local Government New Zealand.



