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Snapshot of future local government efficiencies
Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:40 pm | Local Government NZ
The prospect of councils gaining efficiencies and saving significant dollars was explored at today’s Local Government New Zealand conference in Hamilton. More >>
New Zealand’s Growth - The Inconvenient Truth
Monday, 22 July 2013, 2:59 pm | Local Government NZ
University of Waikato demographer, Professor Natalie Jackson, today shared some stark population truths with more than 500 delegates at Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference in Hamilton. More >>
New era for local government
Monday, 22 July 2013, 1:07 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government is entering a new era. Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is committed to raising governance standards and providing value-for-money services for New Zealand ratepayers. More >>
Strengthening governance within local government
Monday, 22 July 2013, 1:05 pm | Local Government NZ
The President of Local Government New Zealand, Lawrence Yule, and the Waikato Branch Chair of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (IoD), Margaret Devlin, today signed a Heads of Agreement paving the way for elected council members to receive ... More >>
LGNZ President’s Speech
Monday, 22 July 2013, 1:03 pm | Local Government NZ
Behind me is a new brand statement for Local Government New Zealand, endorsed by the National Council and the members of this organisation. More >>
Conference delegates shown culture secrets
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:27 am | Local Government NZ
Australian sales, marketing and management expert Jonar Nader challenged delegates at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Hamilton today with his ideas about improving organisational performance. More >>
LGNZ congratulates Govt for supporting community projects
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:09 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand today congratulated the Government on its allocation of $30 million to the Lottery Grants Board Significant Projects Fund. More >>
LGNZ applauds Government’s fresh water proposals
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 1:41 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand says the first stage of an action plan to improve fresh water quality announced today by the Government is good news. LGNZ Regional Sector Chair, Fran Wilde, said councils were very positive about the provision for communities ... More >>
LGNZ Welcomes New Dairy Accord
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 12:31 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the new Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord released at Parliament today. The Accord, which involves two tiers of “accountable” and “supporting” partnerships between a number of dairy industry bodies and agri-businesses, ... More >>
Central, local government working together for Christchurch
Friday, 28 June 2013, 5:02 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today congratulated the Government and the Christchurch City Council for their shared funding of the anchor projects to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquakes. More >>
LGNZ welcomes Government support for Auckland transport projects
Friday, 28 June 2013, 4:58 pm | Local Government NZ
The Government support for Auckland’s public transport and roading projects is great to see, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). More >>
Changes streamline local election process
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 6:49 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the passing of the Local Electoral Amendment Bill (No2), which had its third and final reading today. More >>
Councils want a real partnership with Government
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 6:15 pm | Local Government NZ
Councils support the idea of a partnership between central and local government to tackle housing affordability, says Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Community Boards Flock to Wanaka
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 9:52 am | Local Government NZ
The New Zealand Community Board Executive Committee (CBEC) conference kicks off tomorrow in Wanaka with about 200 delegates coming together to celebrate great local leadership. (CBEC is a Local Government New Zealand Committee). More >>
LGNZ welcomes task force recommendations for LGNZ
Friday, 19 April 2013, 12:05 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ welcomes task force recommendations for LGNZ and its members to work together to improve infrastructure management Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the report of the Local Government Infrastructure Efficiency Expert Advisory Group issued ... More >>
Some proposed RMA reforms unworkable, says LGNZ
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 5:04 pm | Local Government NZ
A number of the Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) are unworkable and would impose significant new costs on councils, said Local Government New Zealand today. More >>
Auckland Council’s plan tackles housing affordability
Friday, 15 March 2013, 2:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand today welcomed Auckland Council’s draft Unitary Plan, which has now opened for public engagement, and says the plan deals with the housing affordability issues facing Auckland comprehensively. More >>
Water policy: regional councils ready to bring expertise
Monday, 11 March 2013, 12:40 pm | Local Government NZ
MEDIA RELEASE Water policy: regional councils ready to bring expertise to the table 11 March 2013 Local Government New Zealand has cautiously welcomed the Government’s proposals in “ Freshwater reform 2013 and beyond, ” launched on Saturday at the ... More >>
RMA reforms must balance efficiency with local democracy
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 3:29 pm | Local Government NZ
Planning and resource consent processes need to be streamlined but without compromising public participation and local decision-making by elected representatives, the President of Local Government New Zealand, Lawrence Yule, said today. More >>
Development Contributions: Risk of More Ratepayer Burden
Monday, 11 February 2013, 4:09 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand today questioned some of the policy concerns expressed in a Government discussion document on development contributions. While welcoming the debate, it is important that adequate time be given to assess the facts before ... More >>
