One of the critical strengths of local government is its willingness to collaborate and share with others to achieve great outcomes for the community.
“There is a diverse range of partners in this year’s entries, both from within the sector and from outside” Taituarā Chief Advisor Raymond Horan says.
“Those from outside the sector include Taumata Arowai, the Police, the Fire Service, the Social Services Trust, Inspiring Communities, a rūnanka and (by no means last) Te Whatu Ora”.
Two of this year’s entries feature councils partnering with others to resolve the consequences of Cyclone Gabrielle, securing emergency water supplies and a voluntary buy-out proposal.
The majority showcase councils and their partners coming together to deliver a facility or an event the community can be proud of. This includes the IRONMAN World Championship and a community development conference.
The winner of this Award, the other six category winners and the LGFA Supreme Award winner will be announced at the Taituarā Excellence Awards at Tākina in Wellington on 12 June.
