Whangarei District Council embarked on a radical journey of transformation led from the ground up to build a more inclusive, cohesive and effective organisation. Powered by the collective genius, passion, energy and imagination of their people, they are now in the unique position of working towards a strategy set by their 380-strong team. The unified direction of this strategy and the tikanga that guide them has had a wonderfully positive impact on their performance and the outcomes they are achieving for their community.
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Whangārei District Council
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