Margaret Murray-Benge
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Margaret Murray-Benge is a seasoned local government councillor who has been vocal about her concerns regarding the political direction of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). She recently supported a motion to leave LGNZ, arguing that it no longer represents the beliefs of local councillors.
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Deputy Mayor Margaret Murray-Benge questioned Prime Minister Luxon about Peters' comments.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters’ comments about Chinese-born MP were racistNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
Deputy Mayor Margaret Murray-Benge described the annual plan as difficult to navigate.
Western Bay rates rise held below forecast but fears bigger hike could followNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Margaret Murray-Benge is the Deputy Mayor.
James Denyer sworn in for second term as Western Bay of Plenty MayorNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Re-elected councillor Margaret Murray-Benge has been vocal in her opposition to Māori wards.
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll resultNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Re-elected councillor Margaret Murray-Benge has been vocal in her opposition to Māori wards.
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll resultNew Zealand· 2025-10-12Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge has put her hands up for the mayoralty.
Local elections 2025: Western Bay results and election day updatesNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Margaret Murray-Benge wants to scrap the regional council and create an environment where people can afford to live.
Western Bay of Plenty mayoral race: Margaret Murray-Benge wants to scrap regional councilNew Zealand· 2025-09-22Murray-Benge is standing for mayor and councillor to refocus the council on people.
Local elections 2025: Who’s running in Western Bay of Plenty and how to voteNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Margaret Murray-Benge called for the council to reconsider the decision about the toilet's location.
Ōmokoroa residents protest toilet near memorial seatNew Zealand· 2025-07-19
Margaret Murray-Benge is a councillor who expressed regret over the rates increase not aligning with inflation.
Western Bay rates to rise 8.92%, exceeding draft plan proposalNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge claimed LGNZ had 'swung so far left' it was no longer a fair and open environment.
Western Bay of Plenty Council to leave Local Government New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge claimed LGNZ had 'swung so far left' it was no longer a fair and open environment.
Western Bay of Plenty Council to leave Local Government New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
