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Under pressure – teams deliver at the Taituarā Management Challenge
Thu 30 Apr 2026

Under pressure – teams deliver at the Taituarā Management Challenge

13 teams from across the motu came together for the Taituarā Management Challenge, showcasing teamwork, resilience and growth in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Stronger together: collaboration category reaches new high
Tue 7 Apr 2026

Stronger together: collaboration category reaches new high

Record entries for this year’s Morrison Low Advisory Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results.

Council chief executives come together to navigate reform 
Mon 9 Mar 2026

Council chief executives come together to navigate reform 

Council chief executives gathered for the Navigating Reform CE Forum, hosted by Taituarā at PwC House in the capital.

Taituarā submission on proposed development levies system
Thu 19 Feb 2026

Taituarā submission on proposed development levies system

The submission welcomes the Government’s proposed development levies system while recommending a number of changes to ensure the model is workable for all councils and aligned with wider reform.

Taituarā submission on proposed rates target model
Thu 29 Jan 2026

Taituarā submission on proposed rates target model

Taituarā has outlined its concerns with the proposed rates target model, calling for a more flexible, transparent approach that reflects councils’ real costs.

Fundamental shift coming for Resource Management with Bills introduced 
Wed 10 Dec 2025

Fundamental shift coming for Resource Management with Bills introduced 

The Government has introduced the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill to replace the RMA signalling the beginning of a major transformation.

Update from the CE
Fri 28 Nov 2025

Update from the CE

Government proposals to simplify local government signal major change ahead. We’re tracking impacts, making submissions, and supporting members through this transition.

Going for growth – delivering outcomes for people and places
Wed 23 Jul 2025

Going for growth – delivering outcomes for people and places

Local government is under immense pressure with financial, structural, and political challenges.

Deal or No Deal – Localism and Regional Deals
Wed 13 Nov 2024

Deal or No Deal – Localism and Regional Deals

What can local authorities do to get ready in the wake of the Government’s Regional Deals Framework.

The current dynamics of council-controlled organisations (CCOs)
Tue 18 Jun 2024

The current dynamics of council-controlled organisations (CCOs)

An overview of the current trends and activities seen in the CCO space across Aotearoa.

Investment required in staff and development in local government
Mon 9 Oct 2023

Investment required in staff and development in local government

Report commissioned by Taituarā, research carried out by FrankAdvice.

Taituarā welcomes the final Future for Local Government report
Tue 20 Jun 2023

Taituarā welcomes the final Future for Local Government report

He piki tūranga, he piki kōkutu report – a burning platform for change in local government.