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Ratepayer Activist Demands Halt to Buy-Local Initiative

8/10/2025

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In New Plymouth, New Zealand, ratepayer activist Kevin Moratti called for a halt to the council's buy-local initiative, demanding more decision-making power for his group. The New Plymouth Ratepayers Alliance, opposing Maori wards, aims to cut council expenses. Moratti asserted significant public backing as council members weighed the potential impacts of the procurement strategy.

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In New Plymouth, New Zealand, ratepayer activist Kevin Moratti called for a halt to the council's buy-local initiative, demanding more decision-making power for his group. The New Plymouth Ratepayers Alliance, opposing Maori wards, aims to cut council expenses. Moratti asserted significant public backing as council members weighed the potential impacts of the procurement strategy.