Upcoming Webinars
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Our webinars are recorded and made available after live delivery of an event to all those registered.
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Infrastructure planning in a dynamic environment – Pathways, Perceptions, Priorities and Partnership
As part of our Beca Webinar Series we discussed the GPS on land transport and how to bring the Dynamic Adaptive Pathway Planning approach to local government.
The Water Services Bill Explained
Your essential guide to the third Bill in the Local Water Done Well trilogy, presented by Simpson Grierson — a must for those implementing, submitting on, or tracking reforms.
Taking the Pain out of Pre-election Reports 2025
A short ‘how to do it’ session on one of the key items on the to-do list before elections.
Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTA)
This session helps councils understand and apply the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, ensuring consistent implementation and exploring how it could support future council projects.
Once more into the breach: Communications in the pre-election period
The essential guide to one of the hot button issues from the last election – communications in the pre-election period: what is possible, and what might be best to avoid.
Standing Orders
An in-depth webinar on the updated standing orders template for local government. Learn what's new and what has changed.
RMA – Phase 3 Reforms
Hear from MfE officials on RMA reform, targeted amendments, national direction, and principles guiding the proposed replacement system.
Deal or No Deal – Localism and Regional Deals
Part of The Beca Webinar Series — explore the first regional deals announced by Government, how to be ‘deal ready’, and what to do if your region hasn’t been invited.
LGOIMA Essentials
As part of the the 2024 Simpson Grierson Webinar Series, learn about compliance best practice, how to keep local government decision-making transparent, and our new guidance on redacting offensive submissions.
First time working in the local elections? Meet the Panel, hear the intel.
New to elections? Our experts share their experiences and answer your questions on all things electoral to prepare you for your first election.
Working with Local Water Done Well: Demystifying the Service Delivery Plan Process
2024 Simpson Grierson Webinar — practical guidance on preparing Local Water Done Well service plans and aligning them with other processes.
Natural Hazard Information in LIMS – how will it work?
Building local authorities’ understanding of how to provide natural hazard information in LIMS.
Pseudo lawyers, sovereign citizens – what does the research tell us?
Your guide to the world view of a pseudo lawyer, sovereign citizen or community sheriff, and interacting with these groups respectfully and safely.
The RMA Phase 2 National Direction Consultation – Initial Analysis
The Government is consulting on major RMA changes covering Infrastructure, Primary Sector, Freshwater, and Housing. Simpson Grierson provides initial analysis.
Lessons from the first of the voluntary buyback schemes
2024 Simpson Grierson Webinar — lessons from 2023 weather events, covering land categorisation policies, methodologies, and effective acquisition programmes.
