Scott Necklen
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Scott Necklen is the interim chief executive of Local Government New Zealand, who expressed concerns over the recent election booklet errors related to Māori wards and advocated for centralized electoral administration.
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Scott Necklen emphasized the importance of strong buy-in for the proposed changes to local government.
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamationThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-11-25
New Zealand· 2025-11-25
LGNZ interim chief executive Scott Necklen said voting habits were shifting, and the system needed to change.
Western Bay of Plenty election turnout rises despite $70k cut in spendThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-22
New Zealand· 2025-10-22
Scott Necklen said he was encouraged to see more candidates standing.
Local body elections 2025: The races to watch and the cities guaranteed new mayorsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-10
New Zealand· 2025-10-10
Scott Necklen is the interim chief executive of Local Government New Zealand who commented on the need for centralised election services.
Ōpōtiki Māori ward candidate profiles left out of election booklets after errorThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-11
New Zealand· 2025-09-11
