Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton: 'We are not spending recklessly'

Selwyn mayor hits back at rates rise criticism

Sam Broughton has responded to rates criticism, saying the district’s rapid growth demands substantial investment in essential infrastructure.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton: 'We are not spending recklessly'

Sam Broughton. Photo: File image Mayor Sam Broughton has gone on the front foot over rates increases, saying the Selwyn District Council is not spending recklessly.

Councillors clash with mayor at meeting

A THREE percent rate rise has been approved after a tense Kingston Council meeting which saw a councillor file a dissent motion against the mayor. The rate rise was approved alongside Kingston Council’s 2025/2026 budget. Cr Caroline White had foreshadowed her intent to amend the budget to reduce the planned rate rise. The mayor Georgina [...] The post Councillors clash with mayor at meeting appeared first on Bayside News.