An Auckland councillor says the decision to pull out of Local Government New Zealand has dented confidence in the Auckland council.
Mayor Wayne Brown has used his deciding vote to quit the national body, to save $400,000 as it tries to reduce a massive budget shortfall.
North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby told Morning Report Local Government New Zealand was a key way for Auckland's Council to stay connected with the rest of the country.
He says the council's reputation has been damaged by the move.
