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Councils elect officials of LGNZ
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 12:52 am | Local Government NZ
Lawrence Yule, Mayor of Hastings has been elected President and Kerry Prendergast, Mayor of Wellington, has been elected Vice-President of Local Government New Zealand following an election by member councils at its Annual General Meeting in Rotorua ... More >>
More community say in liquor licensing crucial
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:47 am | Local Government NZ
"Many councils support proposed changes to liquor licensing laws to provide for more community input to decision-making," said Kerry Prendergast, Vice-President of Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Budget 2008: More rates rises inevitable
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 3:54 pm | Local Government NZ
“The lack of Government attention to local government funding and infrastructure pressures will inevitably lead to more rates raises,” Local Government New Zealand ‘s President Basil Morrison said after today’s Budget announcement. More >>
Extension practical solution for accreditation
Sunday, 18 May 2008, 11:35 am | Local Government NZ
“Allowing an extension of the timeframe for councils to be accredited and registered as building consent authorities to 31 March 2009 is a pragmatic solution by the Government”, Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison said today. More >>
Securities Act change welcomed by councils
Friday, 11 April 2008, 9:59 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison, has welcomed the passing of the Securities (Local Authority Exemption) Amendment Act 2008 last week by Parliament. More >>
Councils rate well in public sector survey
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 4:13 pm | Local Government NZ
Public satisfaction with local government is high according to The Kiwis Count Survey - New Zealand’s first ever satisfaction survey of public services. “We’re pleased to see that the public is satisfied with the services provided by local government”, ... More >>
New building consent initiatives a positive step
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 10:47 am | Local Government NZ
“New initiatives to improve the building consent process for starter homes are positive steps forward,” said Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison. More >>
Rates report highlights need for more funding
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 12:11 am | Local Government NZ
Implementing the six recommendations from the Report of the Local Government Rates Inquiry relating to the use of rating tools will not achieve significant benefits for ratepayers without additional funding from outside the rating system. More >>
New tagging measures a positive step - LGNZ
Friday, 15 February 2008, 12:59 am | Local Government NZ
“Councils have been asking for tough measures to combat the graffiti problem for many years,” says Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison. More >>
Report calls for everyone to take action
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 1:38 pm | Local Government NZ
“Achieving a sustainable New Zealand is the responsibility of all New Zealanders,” Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison said today after the release of the Ministry for the Environment’s 2007 Environment New Zealand Report. More >>
Sir Edmund Hillary remembered throughout NZ
Monday, 14 January 2008, 1:01 pm | Local Government NZ
Sir Edmund Hillary will be revered by people the length and breadth of New Zealand, Basil Morrison, President of Local Government New Zealand, said today. More >>
Morrison elected Chair of Commonwealth Forum
Friday, 7 December 2007, 3:42 pm | Local Government NZ
Basil Morrison, President of Local Government New Zealand, was recently elected Chair of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) until March 2009. The election took place at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Uganda last ... More >>
New National Council for Local Government NZ
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 3:25 pm | Local Government NZ
“I would like to congratulate our new National Councillors who have been elected by their relevant sector and zone groups. I look forward to working with them on national issues affecting local government,” said President Basil Morrison. More >>
New legislation brings welcome transport changes
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 3:15 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the changes that will result from the Public Transport Management Bill and the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill, both which were introduced to Parliament this week. More >>
Local Govt: final chance to vote Monday 8 Oct
Monday, 8 October 2007, 11:23 am | Local Government NZ
Voting for the local and District Health Board (DHB) elections closes at midday on Saturday (13 October) and all voting papers must have been received by electoral officers by that time for the vote to count. More >>
Strong interest in Kids Voting initiative
Friday, 5 October 2007, 3:46 pm | Local Government NZ
It’s not only adults who are considering who to support in the current local elections. Many younger citizens are thinking about who they will vote for. Close to 17,000 students nationwide will have their say on the elections, thanks to a new initiative ... More >>
Local elections – get voting
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 3:41 pm | Local Government NZ
Voting papers have been mailed out for the local elections and everyone should take the opportunity to post their votes before midday on Saturday 13 October. That’s the word from Local Government New Zealand’s Manager Governance, Mike Reid, who ... More >>
Report a platform for addressing funding issues
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 1:38 pm | Local Government NZ
The Rating Inquiry Report is the opportunity to provide local government with the funding urgently needed to support our communities. However, it is vital that any solutions leave local decisions in local hands,” said Local Government New Zealand ... More >>
All ready for local elections: get involved!
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:56 am | Local Government NZ
With local elections only weeks away, “now is the time to learn about your local candidates and what they stand for,” says Mike Reid, Governance Manager, Local Government New Zealand. After noon today all candidates will be confirmed for mayor, ... More >>
Minister recognises work of councils
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:21 pm | Local Government NZ
“The decision by the Government to call-in the application for Transpower’s proposed Whakamaru to Auckland transmission line upgrade is a real disappointment for the local government sector. However, we understand the national importance of the proposed ... More >>
