A protest against rates rises is causing a stink in Stratford where a disgruntled ratepayer has dumped the rotting corpse of a goat at the council's front door.
The action distressed staff and has cost the council hundreds of dollars to clean up.
Local Government New Zealand says it wants to hear from councils who are concerned about the safety and security of elected members.
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Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
