30 July 2021
Media Enquiries
Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Council debt
Enquiry
I’m writing a news story about Steve Chadwick’s decision not to run as mayor, and wanted to run this criticism past you for a response:
“I think Steve’s going to leave a legacy of a huge debt which is going to be very challenging for an incoming mayor and council.”
Are you able to please provide what the current council debt is? How does this compare to when mayor Chadwick first stepped in to the position?
Response
Reporter was informed the council organisation does not comment on political views and was provided with the link to the council’s annual reports for debt information.