What does this event cover
With ongoing global uncertainty and changing economic conditions here in New Zealand, what can councils expect when it comes to costs over the coming years?
Join BERL’s Deputy Chief Economist, Killian Destremau, for a practical look at the latest BERL adjustors and Local Government Cost Index, and what they mean for your council’s financial planning.
In this webinar, you’ll:
- Understand the key changes in the 2026 BERL adjustors and Local Government Cost Index, and what’s driving them.
- Explore how global developments, including conflict in the Middle East and its impact on energy markets, could influence council costs.
- Get an update on New Zealand’s economic outlook and what it means for local government.
- Pick up practical tips for using the latest figures and answering challenging economic questions in council workshops.
Whether you’re preparing budgets, working on your council’s long-term plan or simply wanting a clearer picture of the economic outlook, this session will help you make sense of the latest figures and use them with confidence.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for anyone using the BERL adjustors and cost index, or anyone wanting a clearer picture of New Zealand’s economic direction.
It will be especially useful for:
- Finance and policy staff
- Asset managers
- Economic development teams
Programme overview
Your facilitators and guest speakers
Killian Destremau
Killian joins BERL in 2025 as Deputy Chief Economist, bringing over a decade of experience in economics, policy, and consultancy across public and private sectors. He is passionate about improving economic systems amongst government, business, and society for a more productive, sustainable, inclusive and resilient economy.
With wide experience across policy areas and portfolios, Killian provides innovative and actionable research and advice. His career spans roles at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), The Treasury, ANZ Bank, and the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER). Killian holds a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from the National University of Singapore, where he graduated with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Prize.
Raymond Horan
Raymond re-joined Taituarā in June 2014 as Sector Improvement Manager, before commencing his current role as Chief Advisor at Taituarā. He has spent most of the last 20 years in local government related roles, most recently with the Department of Internal Affairs.
He describes his job as two-thirds providing assistance to the local government sector and one-third providing advice to central government on local government matters. His ambition is to help develop a Local Government Act that doesn’t require changes every 18 months. He asks that you wish him well with this task.
