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Minister recognises work of councils
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:18 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 >>
Extra time welcomed for building accreditation
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 4:21 pm | Local Government NZ
“The announcement from the Government to allow more time for the building accreditation process is pleasing”, said Local Government New Zealand’s President, Basil Morrison. More >>
Local Govt - What's In It For The Average Kiwi?
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 4:28 pm | Local Government NZ
Meet Ryan Brown, father of three, construction worker, and now homeowner and ratepayer. Up until now Ryan hasn't paid rates directly - he paid rent and the landlord took care of everything. More >>
Get involved in local election: enrol, stand, vote
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 9:44 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s Manager Governance, Mike Reid, says there are three things people can do: make sure they are enrolled, stand as a candidate, and vote. More >>
Transport Programme delivers for local government
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 12:11 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release of the 2007/2008 National Land Transport Programme and its increased Crown contributions towards road maintenance and improvements, Transport spokesman Graeme Weld said today. More >>
When local issues become national
Monday, 28 May 2007, 2:48 pm | Local Government NZ
“Boy racers” and other issues around youth and alcohol are currently headlining the news. So too is the collective action of mayors who are making a stand and taking a leadership role, emphasising the need to work together to see what can be done ... More >>
Regional fuel tax first step, more assistance reqd
Friday, 18 May 2007, 12:16 am | Local Government NZ
A regional fuel tax will help relieve pressure on local authorities to fund urgent roading and public transport developments but more assistance is required, Local Government New Zealand ‘s President, Basil Morrison said after yesterday’s budget ... More >>
Additional funding tools urgently needed
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 5:19 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand and the Society of Local Government Managers are calling for additional funding tools to the rating system to address council revenue pressures in their joint submission to the Rating Inquiry. More >>
Decision-making not numbers key to RMA success
Friday, 13 April 2007, 4:24 pm | Local Government NZ
High growth and development in some districts, staff shortages, and heavy workloads are all contributing factors to the amount of time it can take councils to process consents under the Resource Management Act (RMA). As a result it is difficult to ... More >>
Rep review findings
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 4:28 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government Commission agrees with regional council’s proposed representation arrangements, 14 councillors to remain, eight constituencies More >>
Conference showcases local government
Monday, 26 March 2007, 4:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Commonwealth local government representatives, government ministers and officials have touched down in Auckland for the Commonwealth Local Government Conference (26-29 March). More >>
LGNZ seeking to engage Government
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 11:50 am | Local Government NZ
“Local Government New Zealand is showing real leadership on the leaky homes issue,” says its President, Basil Morrison. More >>
Govt support for aquaculture development welcomed
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 4:41 pm | Local Government NZ
The $2.9million the Government has allocated for aquaculture development will assist councils with planning and developing new aquaculture areas in their regions. More >>
Local government needs better funding tools
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:40 am | Local Government NZ
Basil Morrison, President, Local Government New Zealand, says the Local Government Rating Inquiry must lead to better funding tools, including an increased funding contribution by central government, if rates are to be sustainable. More >>
Proposed drinking water cost too high for councils
Monday, 30 October 2006, 12:50 am | Local Government NZ
The Government’s proposed Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Bill needs to be substantially changed to avoid placing significant costs on councils and ultimately ratepayers, Local Government New Zealand ‘s spokesperson Mayor Lawrence Yule told the Health ... More >>
Government accreditation programme fees too high
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:44 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is questioning the proposed fees of a compulsory accreditation programme for council building consent functions announced by the Minister of Building Issues today. The cost for local government is estimated at $2.3 million by November ... More >>
Report: need for long term solutions to waste
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 9:43 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison says the Year Two report on the New Zealand Packaging Accord has once again highlighted the key role councils play in the packaging life cycle. More >>
Focus on adaptation positive step
Friday, 6 October 2006, 11:23 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is hailing the Government’s announcement to step up its efforts to prepare for the effects of climate change as a positive move for councils and their communities. More >>
Councils' work integral to economic transformation
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 11:17 am | Local Government NZ
Local government, through its economic development and tourism work, is an integral player in supporting the Government’s economic transformation agenda, says Local Government New Zealand’s Vice-President Kerry Prendergast. More >>
Local Govt Welcomes Inquiry
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 4:12 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand‘s President Basil Morrison has welcomed the Government’s intention to conduct a principled and comprehensive inquiry into rates. More >>
