"In total, 29 of the 78 councils across New Zealand would receive more than $10m if GST on rates was returned to councils."
A photo making fun of roadworkers in Nelson has led its council to take a different approach.
Clark has defended previous instances of using the N-word.
The Destiny Church leader says further action is to come.
"This Government is determined to stop dividing New Zealanders along superficial lines."
Rumours started spreading earlier this week that the ex-National MP could run for mayor.
The seat was vacated by former councillor Tamatha Paul, elected to Parliament last year for the Green Party.
The Government will "still have to find a way of recognising the Māori interest in water", the Labour leader says.
