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Local Government Reforms Long Overdue
Monday, 6 April 2009, 3:27 pm | Local Government Forum
The news that Cabinet is to consider reforms designed to reduce the cost of local government is most welcome according to the Local Government Forum More >>
‘No’ To Bigger Social Role For ‘Super City'
Friday, 27 March 2009, 4:05 pm | Local Government Forum
Central government should reject any bigger social role for Auckland local government, said Charles Finny, Chair of the Local Government Forum. Mr Finny was commenting on today’s release of the report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. ... More >>
The Case for Local Government Reform
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 3:57 pm | Local Government Forum
‘Prospects for Change’ is the theme of the latest edition of the Local Government Forum’s Newsletter, said Charles Finny, Chair of the Local Government Forum. More >>
Charles Finny Elected Chair Of Local Govt Forum
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 11:07 am | Local Government Forum
Charles Finny has been elected Chairman of the Local Government Forum, a grouping of business organisations with a key interest promoting efficiency in local government. More >>
Local Government Forum Pleased With New Minister
Monday, 17 November 2008, 1:34 pm | Local Government Forum
The Local Government Forum welcomes Rodney Hide’s appointments as Minister of Local Government and Minister for Regulatory Reform, said Don Nicolson, Chairman of the Local Government Forum. More >>
Business Groups Welcome Roading Review
Monday, 21 July 2008, 11:01 am | Local Government Forum
The Minister of Transport’s announcement for a comprehensive independent review into the allocation of roading costs will be welcomed by the business community says Don Nicolson, chairman of the Local Government Forum. More >>
Forum calls for Change
Friday, 28 September 2007, 10:02 am | Local Government Forum
The Local Government Act must be changed to contain council spending and ease the rates burden, says the Local Government Forum. The Forum which represents business-related groups seeking efficient local government has delivered this message to the Local ... More >>
Forum calls for spending restraint by councils
Tuesday, 18 September 2007, 5:16 pm | Local Government Forum
Local authority statistics released by Statistics NZ today show why it is important for councils to spend responsibly, says the Local Government Forum. More >>
The Auckland Accord
Friday, 30 March 2007, 11:41 am | Local Government Forum
Ehara taku toa it te toa takitahi, engari takimano. Success is not achieved by a single person, but by many people. More >>
Business Forum Welcomes Rates Inquiry
Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 3:27 pm | Local Government Forum
The business community has welcomed the government’s independent inquiry into local government funding, said Don Nicolson, chair of the Local Government Forum. More >>
Rates Rises Require Urgent Response
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 12:01 am | Local Government Forum
“News that councils are planning on increases in rates revenue averaging 7-8% over each of the next three years highlights the need for urgent changes to the policy environment under which local government operates”, Roger Kerr, executive director ... More >>
Local Government Forum Newsletter
Friday, 1 July 2005, 12:20 am | Local Government Forum
BIGGER RATES REBATES NOT THE ANSWER WELLINGTON V8 CAR RACE COMMUNITY OUTCOMES: DEGREES OF UTOPIA? RATES BURDEN BECOMING OPPRESSIVE ‘LESS IS MORE’: CONSUMER READERS More >>
Carter Continues To Deny Ratepayer Input
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:47 pm | Local Government Forum
Business groups remain frustrated that Local Government Minister Chris Carter continues to deny ratepayers the opportunity for input into the current review of local government funding, said Don Nicolson, Chairman of the Local Government Forum, a pan-industry ... More >>
Budget Disappoints On Local Government
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:51 pm | Local Government Forum
An opportunity to address fundamental flaws in local government has been missed in this year's Budget, said Don Nicolson, Chair of the Local Government Forum, a pan-industry group representing business organisations with a strong interest in local government ... More >>
Councils hopeful glass recycling can continue
Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 1:18 pm | Local Government Forum
“A resolution to glass recycling issues is needed urgently so councils can decide whether glass collection is still feasible in their communities,” says Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison. More >>
Council Funding Not The Core Of The Problem
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 11:53 am | Local Government Forum
Calls by metropolitan mayors for new funding tools for local government would address only part of the problem facing local authorities and their ratepayers, said the Chair of the Local Government Forum, Don Nicolson[1]. More >>
New Chair for Local Government Forum
Friday, 5 November 2004, 3:33 pm | Local Government Forum
Southland farmer Don Nicolson has been elected Chair of the Local Government Forum, a group of business organisations that have a vital interest in the activities of local government. The business community funds about 50% of local government's total ... More >>
GST on rates - not the real problem
Thursday, 22 July 2004, 10:49 am | Local Government Forum
United Future is right to campaign against high rates, but misses the target by complaining about GST, says the Local Government Forum. More >>
Secrecy over wahi tapu unfortunate
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 11:06 am | Local Government Forum
The suggestion that a local authority has entered into a secrecy agreement with local Maori consultants is disturbing, says the Local Government Forum. More >>
Tauranga & Taranaki top councils
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 3:26 pm | Local Government Forum
Tauranga has won the top metropolitan council in the Local Government Forum’s Hot Councils 2004 awards. Taranaki has won the regional council category. More >>
