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Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill
The Small Stand-alone Dwellings Amendment Bill allows homes up to 70m² to be built without consent. Join Simpson Grierson and Taituarā’s Regulations & Bylaws Group to explore the legislation, its
Water services strategies: first steps and practical advice
Preparing your water services strategy? Unpack the purpose, process, and key steps to help you get on the right track.
Protecting wai – holistic approaches to water governance
Discover how councils across Aotearoa are leading the way in holistic water governance—honouring wai as a living taonga through indigenous knowledge, nature-based design, and resilient community strategies.
BERL 2025: New adjustors, but what about the economy?
A practical webinar unpacking the newly updated BERL adjustors and Local Government Cost Index — and the economic trends driving the changes.
Emergency Management Changes
Join Simpson Grierson for an overview of key proposed changes to the Civil Defence and Emergency Management system, with a focus on impacts for local authority leadership and practical implementation.
Member Webinar Series — Build positive wellbeing & create your personal toolkit
Dealing with life's constant pressures and challenges can quickly drain your emotional reserves. Workplace wellbeing expert, Tim Mehrtens, from My Everyday Wellbeing, joins us to provide you with practical strategies
Innovation in Action: Selwyn Water’s Journey to a Future-Ready CCO
Innovation in Action: Selwyn Water’s Journey to a Future-Ready CCO. Learn about Selwyn District Council's powerful precedent for water innovation and management in this Datascape webinar.
Tackling Derelict and Unhealthy Buildings
Join Judith Cheyne from Simpson Grierson to explore the legal tools councils can use to address derelict or dangerous buildings in their districts.
LG (Natural Hazard Information in LIM) Regulations 2025
DIA and council officers discuss LIM changes under LGOIMA, focusing on how natural hazard details are presented, with key updates from 1 July and major 2025 regulations from 17 October.
Rate-capping – what can New South Wales and Victoria teach us?
A practical webinar focussing on the ‘on the ground’ impacts of rate-capping through two Australian case studies.
Resource Management Amendment Act – Consenting and other system changes
Join Simpson Grierson for a webinar exploring the latest Resource Management Act changes, with practical insights for councils, building on recent Ministry for the Environment sessions.
Member Webinar Series — Mental Fitness for local government with Dr Paul Wood
Leadership expert, Dr Paul Wood help's build your mental and emotional resilience in this member-only webinar. Get practical tips to navigate high-pressure environments, avoid burnout, and support your team.
Navigating Economic Regulation for Water Services
Understanding New Zealand’s new water economic regulation. Learn how information disclosure impacts your council, its benefits, and how to prepare.
Member Webinar Series — Radical Transformation for Resilient Councils
UK Commissioner Gavin Jones CBE explores bold strategies for council transformation—build commitment, harness technology, reduce demand, and strengthen partnerships for a sustainable future.
What happened to the water legislation?
The essential guide to the changes to water legislation, what they mean for the rollout of Service Delivery Plans.
