Local Government New Zealand's suffered another loss, as Western Bay of Plenty District Council quits. 

It's accused LGNZ of being too left-wing, unprofessional and unresponsive to the views of councils. 

Local Government New Zealand says its decision-making process is based on input from mayors, chief executives and councillors. 
 
Councillor Margaret Murray-Benge says it will save the council money. 

"We save about $180,000 - and then there's about $16,000 from our community board, and then there are other costs that come with it."

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