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Plain English Guide to Local Government Act

Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 4:48 pm | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today released a plain English overview to the Local Government Act 2002 for councillors, community groups and anyone else who needs to understand what the Act means for local authorities and the communities they serve. More >>

LGNZ Supports Govt Moves On Waitaki RMA Process

Friday, 15 August 2003, 6:33 pm | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand supports the government’s move to consult interested parties on the possibility of a better process for deciding resource consents for the Waitaki water. More >>

The Responsible Gambling Bill Fails

Thursday, 14 August 2003, 12:15 am | Local Government NZ

The Responsible Gambling Bill Fails - Communities Must Have Right to Set Limits on Pokie Venues More >>

LGNZ Welcomes Govt’s Revised Road Funding Plan

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 9:16 am | Local Government NZ

Transit’s final 10 year State Highway Plan is welcomed by Local Government New Zealand, but there is still insufficient funding to meet the country’s roading needs, President Basil Morrison said today. More >>

Local Govt NZ Welcomes Govt's TranzRail Proposal

Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 7:55 am | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s proposal regarding TranzRail announced last Friday, President Basil Morrison said today. More >>

Media Note On Dog Laws:

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 6:28 pm | Local Government NZ

To All Chief Executives, Mayors/Chairs And Communication Officers Of Council And To All Media - Clarification re Local Government New Zealand Media Release on Dog Control Powers More >>

Action Needed to Strengthen Dog Control Powers

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 12:22 am | Local Government NZ

Local authorities would welcome amendments to dog control laws that gave more powers to dog control officers and strengthened existing registration processes for dogs, Local Government New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Winder said today. Commenting ... More >>

Local Government Thanks Select Committee for Bill

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 9:34 am | Local Government NZ

The Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, Peter Winder, today thanked the Local Government and Environment Select Committee for all their hard work which has resulted in a modernised Local Government Bill. More >>

Business Community Should be Pleased with Bill

Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 3:35 pm | Local Government NZ

Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, Peter Winder, said that the business community have had a number of their concerns addressed and should be pleased with the reported back version of the Local Government Bill. More >>

LGNZ Welcomes Local Government Bill

Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 9:12 am | Local Government NZ

Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, Peter Winder, today welcomed the reporting back to Parliament of the Local Government Bill. More >>

LGNZ Welcomes New Communications Manager

Monday, 9 December 2002, 2:50 pm | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand is proud to announce the appointment of Helen Morgan Banda as its new Communications Manager. More >>

Transport Bill Hot Topic at Forum

Thursday, 5 December 2002, 4:32 pm | Local Government NZ

The recently tabled Land Transport Management Bill was the hot topic at today’s Local Government Transport Forum. More >>

Local Government Welcomes Transport Bill

Tuesday, 3 December 2002, 4:21 pm | Local Government NZ

President of Local Government New Zealand, Basil Morrison today welcomed the introduction of the Government’s Land Transport Management Bill. More >>

LGNZ Applauds Telecom’s Change of Heart

Friday, 22 November 2002, 1:46 pm | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison, today welcomed Telecom’s change of heart. “It is pleasing to see this change and rural communities will welcome these more reasonable charges,” said Mr Morrison. More >>

National’s cost estimates nonsense

Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:33 am | Local Government NZ

In responding to Bill English’s campaign against the Local Government Bill, Mayor Garry Moore today described his estimates of cost increases following the enactment of the Local Government Bill as nonsense. More >>

Bill Reminds Us Why We Are Here

Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:31 am | Local Government NZ

Mayor Bob Harvey today supported the Government’s intention to enact the Local Government Bill. More >>

No New Powers in Local Government Bill

Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:30 am | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison today reacted strongly against the statements being made by Bill English about the Local Government Bill and its consequences. More >>

Local Government Legislation 25 years overdue

Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:26 am | Local Government NZ

Local Government New Zealand Spokesperson Margaret Shields today encouraged the Government to pass the Local Government Bill before Christmas. More >>

Modernisation not Constitutional Change

Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 4:55 pm | Local Government NZ

Local Government Bill will bring Modernisation not Constitutional Change: The Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, Peter Winder, said that the passing of the Local Government Bill will bring a long awaited modernisation of the local government ... More >>

Japan, Aus. CLAIR Forum in collaboration with LGNZ

Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 11:36 am | Local Government NZ

MEDIA RELEASE Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR Sydney) hosts 2002 CLAIR Forum in collaboration with Local Government New Zealand More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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