Cassidy Temese – a different perspective on leadership
The Taituarā Leaders in Local Government programme offered Cassidy Temese fresh perspectives, practical skills and lasting connections.
Regional spatial planning: what councils should focus on now
MCERT has released guidance to help councils prepare for regional spatial planning under the new planning system. What do you need to know?
AI and official information: what councils need to know
What can councils take away from the new guidance on navigating AI and LGOIMA released by the Office of the Ombudsman?
Leading through constant change: five observations for local government
Chris Baldock from PwC shares his observations on what working in a state of constant change means for local government.
Celebrating more than 1,000 years of service to local government
More than 1,000 years of local government service! We celebrated Taituarā members marking milestones from 20 to an incredible 55 years.
Te Hoe Wairua: navigating the way forward together
Ahead of Te Hui Taituarā 2026, a special moment marked the reawakening of the mauri, Te Hoe Wairua, and the transfer of its kaitiakitanga to Te Ātiawa.
We can’t do it alone: reflections from Te Hui Taituarā 2026
More than 250 local government professionals, plenty of change and one clear message: keep connecting, keep collaborating and take responsibility for what comes next.
Taituarā member profile: Kataraina O’Brien
Kataraina’s 30-year local government career has been shaped by curiosity, connection and embracing change – and is now taking her all the way to Canada.
Tactically Tasman brings home more than the bronze
The Tasman District Council has done Aotearoa and Taituarā proud, finishing equal third at the 2026 Australasian Management Challenge Final in Hobart.
Regional Spatial Planning: what we heard across the motu
From governance and funding to partnership with iwi and Māori, we explore the common challenges and different approaches emerging across Aotearoa’s regions.
AI through a risk lens
PwC New Zealand examines how councils can realise the benefits of AI while putting the governance, safeguards and oversight in place to manage risk.
Taituarā remembers To’osavili Nigel Bickle
Taituarā is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Heretaunga Hastings District Council Chief Executive To’osavili Nigel Bickle.
