Webinar recordings

Join us to explore how AI is transforming democracy practice. Gain practical tools, hear from experts, and learn how to use AI responsibly in local government. 

Join us to explore the winner of the 2026 Datascape Award for Excellence in Digital Local Government and discover practical ideas to inspire digital innovation at your council.

Learn how to measure the value of AI, prioritise the right opportunities, manage risk, and make confident decisions about where AI can deliver the greatest benefit for your council.

Gain visibility of the Select Committee report on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill, including what has changed since the bills were introduced and the implication

Designed for local government professionals navigating reform, this reflective and practical webinar offers a safe space to step out of the noise, reclaim your personal agency, and learn immediate tools

This webinar will provide an overview of the transition period to the new Planning system. It will include the transition timeline, a focus on consenting, the role of national direction, and

Skip the high-level policy talk and discover how local councils are using practical AI insights to streamline workflows, win back real time, and easily measure impact. 

Senior leaders in local government face high-pressure demands, including navigating complex political environments, managing strained budgets, and fostering key stakeholder relationships, all while leading large directorates and teams.

Discover how the right policy and process for fee-setting can help achieve your revenue, policy and service delivery objectives.

Change is a constant. The 2026 Taituarā Risk Management Forum, supported by PwC, will focus on the reform processes in train, with a focus on what you, as the risk

Officials from the Department of Internal Affairs will provide an overview of the Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government and talk through recently released guidance for developing proposals

 Learn how Pacific Island asset management practices can help councils in Aotearoa strengthen governance, build capability, and deliver resilient, value-for-money infrastructure. 

This webinar, delivered by FrankGroup, focuses on practical techniques to use AI safely and effectively to support your everyday policy and advisory work

As we transition to a new planning system, this webinar will provide information to help you prioritise.

Join strategy advisor Richard Catherall for a practical session on how leaders in complex systems can recalibrate their approach without retreating from their purpose.