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LGNZ welcomes decision to restore casting vote
Friday, 25 June 2004, 3:24 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand thanks the Minister of Local Government, Hon Chris Carter, for persuading his colleagues to agree to restore the right of mayors and council chairs to use a casting vote. More >>
Funding boost for basic infrastructure
Friday, 14 May 2004, 3:41 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement that $11 million will be spent on basic infrastructure in small communities where high visitor numbers put extra pressure on services. More >>
LGNZ Keen To Participate In Timely RMA Reform
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 9:32 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand keen to participate in timely reform of the Resource Management Act More >>
Council performance analysis incomplete
Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 9:34 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand disagrees with Business New Zealand’s analysis of council performance on the grounds that it is incomplete in the range of factors used for evaluating councils, and represents a fundamentally different philosophical standpoint ... More >>
Scholarship Winner Completes Studies
Thursday, 22 April 2004, 12:59 am | Local Government NZ
Today past mayor of Hamilton, Margaret Evans graduates with a Master of Social Sciences (Public Policy) degree from the University of Waikato after receiving first class honours for her thesis Leadership and the Role of the Mayor in New Zealand. More >>
Passionate community people call 0508 910 2004!
Monday, 19 April 2004, 1:22 pm | Local Government NZ
“If you are passionate about your community and want to stand as a candidate in the local authority or district health board elections in October, start campaigning now,” says Local Government New Zealand’s Acting President, Hon Margaret Shields. More >>
Bill welcome but casting vote position disappoints
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:28 am | Local Government NZ
The latest local government reform bill has been welcomed by Local Government New Zealand’s President Basil Morrison, but he is disappointed the Government’s policy on casting votes does not take into account the best interests of councils. More >>
Local Body Leaders Call on Govt to Stop Reviews
Monday, 1 March 2004, 12:07 am | Local Government NZ
The moratorium on school reviews must be applied equally to all communities, southern local body leaders declared today. More >>
Govt. must re-think approach to school closures
Friday, 27 February 2004, 7:20 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the Government to re-think its approach to the five year moratorium on school closures. More >>
Consistent approach to school closures required
Tuesday, 24 February 2004, 4:54 pm | Local Government NZ
“The Government should take a consistent approach to school closures and halt not just future school reviews but all those currently underway, says Local Government New Zealand Chair of the Rural Sector Group, David Owen. More >>
Extraordinary flood relief work commended
Friday, 20 February 2004, 1:56 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand commends councils on the extraordinary work being done to deal with the aftermath of flooding in many parts of the country and the ongoing relief efforts of councillors and council staff. More >>
Local Govt. Seeks Recognition In Transport Review
Friday, 20 February 2004, 12:16 am | Local Government NZ
Call for local government’s role in transport to be formally recognised in the Government’s Transport Sector Review More >>
Local Govt Prostitution Reform Practice Guide
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 11:45 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand has produced a best practice guide for councils to manage the implementation of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003. More >>
Mayors back concerns over school closures
Tuesday, 6 January 2004, 3:24 pm | Local Government NZ
Recent statements that the Government’s current review of schools could affect the sustainability of rural communities are supported by mayors from Local Government New Zealand’s Rural Sector Group. More >>
Transfund funding may ease pressure on rates
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 9:20 am | Local Government NZ
“We welcome any additional funding from Government to assist councils, particularly in critical areas such as roading,” says Local Government New Zealand transport spokesperson and Mayor of Rotorua, Grahame Hall. More >>
Complex role for regional and unitary councils
Wednesday, 17 December 2003, 3:17 pm | Local Government NZ
Complex role for regional and unitary councils in seabed and foreshore issue, says Local Government New Zealand More >>
Local Government NZ Voices Building Bill Concerns
Friday, 12 December 2003, 6:27 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s submission on the Building Bill 2003 has called for changes to the current Building Act that will benefit the local government sector. These were addressed in the oral presentation Local Government New Zealand gave to ... More >>
Opportunities councils in new transport package
Friday, 12 December 2003, 6:26 pm | Local Government NZ
The new package of transport measures announced by the Government today provide significant opportunities for all councils and Transit New Zealand to develop effective transport systems, says Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison. More >>
Aquaculture: Councils Keen To Work With Govt
Friday, 12 December 2003, 6:25 pm | Local Government NZ
Regional councils share common objectives with the Government in attempting to resolve issues associated with aquaculture management, says Local Government New Zealand Chief Executive Eugene Bowen. More >>
Changes symptomatic of larger building issues
Monday, 8 December 2003, 10:38 am | Local Government NZ
Changes in council building requirements symptomatic of larger building issues, says Local Government New Zealand More >>
