#Latest news with #citizensassemblyRNZ News07-05-2025PoliticsRNZ NewsWhanganui trials citizens assembly deciding pools futureWhanganui District Council is trialling a so called citizens assembly to help it decide the future of the city's public pools. Almost 400 people applied for the gig, 40 have been randonly selected, using demographic information to get a good cross section of residents. They'll be paid $500 to attend up to five meetings. Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ News07-05-2025PoliticsRNZ NewsWhanganui trials citizens assembly deciding pools futureWhanganui District Council is trialling a so called citizens assembly to help it decide the future of the city's public pools. Almost 400 people applied for the gig, 40 have been randonly selected, using demographic information to get a good cross section of residents. They'll be paid $500 to attend up to five meetings. Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford spoke to Lisa Owen.