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Taituarā submission on the Inquiry into the 2025 Local Elections
Thu 30 Apr 2026

Taituarā submission on the Inquiry into the 2025 Local Elections

The submission identifies opportunities to strengthen participation, accessibility, and trust in local electoral processes.

Taituarā submission highlights risks and recommendations in planning reforms
Fri 20 Mar 2026

Taituarā submission highlights risks and recommendations in planning reforms

Taituarā’s submission on the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill calls for changes to the design, sequencing, and implementation.

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.

Resource management reform: getting the foundations right
Wed 28 Jan 2026

Resource management reform: getting the foundations right

Clare Wooding, Manager Sector Readiness gives an update on where she and the team have gotten to with the Taituarā submission resource management reform.

Taituarā submission on the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill 
Mon 5 Jan 2026

Taituarā submission on the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill 

The submission from Taituarā supports the general direction of the Bill while highlighting key impacts for councils, communities, and the future of transport funding.

Taituarā submission on local government standing orders 
Thu 11 Dec 2025

Taituarā submission on local government standing orders 

Our submission on local government standing orders calls for clarity, cultural responsiveness, flexibility, and transparency to strengthen local democracy.

Taituarā submission on the Hospitality Sector Review 
Tue 18 Nov 2025

Taituarā submission on the Hospitality Sector Review 

A call for clearer guidance, streamlined processes, and consistent enforcement to strengthen New Zealand’s hospitality sector.