In his speech to Local Government NZ, Rodney said:
- "I have to say, ladies and gentlemen, that I don’t regard myself the Minister of Local Government - I consider myself the Minister for Ratepayers.
I don’t represent councils.
I represent the people whose hard work and savings pay the rates.
And provide councils with their income.
That sums up the way I approach to my job."
Hat Tip: KiwiBlog
2 comments:
PURE UTTER BLISS WORDS. This attitude amongst our elected officials, whether Local Council, State or Federal, would save us so much time fighting them, & their bureaucrats. Can we clone him & implant him into Australian politics.
Um, he is a bit of a funny wee fellow who is a bit famous here for appearing on a tv show 'dancing with the stars' - he was one of the stars! As a kiwi I'd not wish his rather right-sided politics on others so we'd better keep him here. This is just one of his statements so don't be lured into a false sense of security by this man in his bright yellow jacket - please no cloning.
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