Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Local Government NZ for InfoPages here.
Local Government NZ - Latest News [Page 32]
Changing the face of local government
Monday, 14 February 2005, 11:03 am | Local Government NZ
For immediate release on 11 February 2005 A meeting of the metropolitan mayors today reaffirmed the need for the Government to look favourably at providing new funding tools to enable councils to meet the increasing needs of their communities. More >>
Review of fire service legislation welcomed
Monday, 6 December 2004, 3:37 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is looking for greater clarity of functions for the Fire Service and local authorities from the discussion document on the review of fire and rescue legislation released last week by the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
New National Council for LGNZ
Thursday, 2 December 2004, 4:56 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is pleased to announce the election of its new National Council. More >>
Commitment to co-operate on Transpower grid
Thursday, 28 October 2004, 4:58 pm | Local Government NZ
A commitment from local councils to work together on the resource management issues resulting from Transpower’s proposal to upgrade the national grid is a significant achievement, said Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison. More >>
Local government changes reflects community choice
Monday, 11 October 2004, 4:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government is about giving communities the choice to select their mayor and council and this has been reflected in the results of the local government elections, Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison said today. More >>
Last chance to have your say – vote now!
Monday, 4 October 2004, 1:52 pm | Local Government NZ
“Vote now, it’s your last chance”, says Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison as the deadline for voting in the local body elections draws closer. More >>
Partnership approach to resource management
Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 2:10 pm | Local Government NZ
“The future of our country depends on how well local and central government work together on resource management issues,” Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison said today as the Government announced its proposed changes to the ... More >>
Vote in the local elections!
Tuesday, 14 September 2004, 12:28 am | Local Government NZ
“Make sure you vote” is the message Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison is sending to 2.7 million New Zealanders as voting papers for the October 9 local government and district health board elections are sent out this week. More >>
Decide the future of your community – vote
Monday, 13 September 2004, 5:04 pm | Local Government NZ
"Make sure you vote" is the message Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison is sending to 2.7 million New Zealanders as voting papers for the October 9 local government and district health board elections are sent out this ... More >>
Packaging Accord
Tuesday, 10 August 2004, 11:29 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government will monitor the types and amount of packaging that turn up at landfills to help measure the effectiveness of the New Zealand Packaging Accord, which was launched today. More >>
LGNZ Supports Climate Protection programme
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 5:25 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s launch of the Communities for Climate Change programme in New Zealand. More >>
Local Government recommends changes to the RMA
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:37 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government is recommending changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) to reduce costs, speed decision making and provide more certainty for resource users. These include changes designed to strengthen the hearing process and provide more ... More >>
Toolkit will help councils develop tourism
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 2:45 pm | Local Government NZ
From today local councils will have a new tool to help them develop tourism strategies that better manage the impacts of tourism growth, while still capturing the benefits. More >>
Packaging Accord
Friday, 23 July 2004, 10:19 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is pleased to be a partner in a new voluntary New Zealand Packaging Accord, which will help reduce the amount of waste from packaging that turns up at your local tip. More >>
Calling all nominees for the 2004 local elections
Friday, 23 July 2004, 10:10 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is encouraging people with an interest in local government to consider standing for election. More >>
Top speakers destined for Local Govt Conference
Friday, 23 July 2004, 9:57 am | Local Government NZ
Prime Minister Helen Clark, six Cabinet Ministers, Dr Don Brash, Leader of the Opposition and world renowned international speakers and experts on local government will lead the line-up of speakers at next week’s Local Government New Zealand conference. More >>
Calling all nominees for the 2004 local elections
Thursday, 22 July 2004, 2:33 pm | Local Government NZ
Nominations for candidates for the 2004 local elections open tomorrow, 23 July 2004. More >>
Employers and Manufacturers Association wrong
Monday, 19 July 2004, 1:51 pm | Local Government NZ
The claim by Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) Chief Executive Alasdair Thompson that “the biggest cost increases driving inflation over the past 12 months have come mainly from local councils putting up their rates and fees” is both misleading ... More >>
LGNZ welcomes Land Transport Programme
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 11:31 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the funding increase for land transport infrastructure and services, announced at last night’s unveiling of the Government’s National Land Transport Programme. More >>
Provincial and rural roads left behind
Monday, 28 June 2004, 10:54 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is asking the Government to recognise the increasing maintenance costs of roads that are falling on provincial and rural local authorities and their communities. The risks of deferred maintenance are considerable. More >>
