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LIMS

Forum for issues relating to Land Information Memoranda

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ENGAGEMENT

A place for staff working in any area to share and support internal and external engagement best practice.

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YOUTH

For those people who work with young people in their communities

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CLIMATE-CHANGE-ADAPTATION

All engaged in matters related to adaptation to climate change

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HSNO

Hazardous Substances & New Organisms

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OSET

For Planners and Compliance Officers working in the development and auditing of On Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plans

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ITMGRS

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RECIT

Senior IT personnel responsible for core strategy in regional councils and unitary authorities

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New Zealand purchasing group communication and collaborative purchasing

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RATING

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COVID-19

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Maori Policy Discussion

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PKGENFORCEMENT

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RMA-PS

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Assuring compliance under the RMA

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RISKMANAGEMENT

Risk Management in Local Government

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RLAB

Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2017

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