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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 >>

Minister recognises work of councils

Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:18 pm | Local Government NZ

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 >>