Who Broke My City

Christchurch City Councillor Nathaniel Herz Jardine and Wellington City Councillor Sam O’Brien take us behind the scenes of local government to explore how the sausage is really made, the personalities and special interests at play, and the struggle to find real solutions to the myriad problems facing our cities.

Who Broke My City

What’s behind National’s war on councils?

Introducing Who Broke My City, a new show from Public Interest exploring the politics of local government. Our first episode: amalgamation. Why has the government slammed the brakes on? What's really driving the reforms? And who stands to benefit? Local government is a vital part of our democracy.