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Regional Spatial Planning: what we heard across the motu 
Tue 11 Aug 2026

Regional Spatial Planning: what we heard across the motu 

From governance and funding to partnership with iwi and Māori, we explore the common challenges and different approaches emerging across Aotearoa’s regions.

Taituarā responds to proposed reporting regulations
Thu 30 Jul 2026

Taituarā responds to proposed reporting regulations

Taituarā supports more consistent council reporting but recommends practical improvements to ensure the proposed regulations are clear, workable and fit for purpose.

Updated Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines published
Thu 30 Jul 2026

Updated Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines published

New Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines have been published, with Taituarā helping ensure the guidance reflects council practice and aligns with the Council Toolkit.

Water regulation is coming – readiness needs to start now
Wed 22 Jul 2026

Water regulation is coming – readiness needs to start now

Lynne Taylor from PwC explains why early readiness on governance, data and systems will help councils and water organisations meet new regulatory expectations with confidence.

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.