Smart thinking drives cost effectiveness entries
Entries in the Co-Lab Award for Cost Effectiveness highlight councils delivering outcomes through smarter design, stronger data, and innovative approaches.
Stronger together: collaboration category reaches new high
Record entries for this year’s Morrison Low Advisory Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results.
Taituarā re-registers with modern constitution
Taituarā has successfully submited its revised Constitution and completed re-registration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
18 entries highlight strength of community engagement across the motu
Community engagement shines in 2026 Awards, with 18 entries showcasing how councils are partnering with communities to drive better local outcomes.
Councils transform communities in Placemaking Award entries
Town centre upgrades, playgrounds, and cultural landmarks feature in this year’s Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking entries.
Tech transforming local government: Digital Award entries revealed
Five entries in Datascape Award for Excellence in Digital Local Government highlight how digital innovation is transforming local government services.
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.
Te Ranga Ahurangi: Name adopted for Te Ao Māori Committee
The Taituarā Te Ao Māori Committee is now named Te Ranga Ahurangi, reflecting collective leadership and guiding the organisation’s Te Ao Māori journey.
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.
Senior Leaders programme kicks off for 2026
Joy Doran, Manager Workforce Capability, reflects on the first week of the Senior Leaders in Local Government course for the year.
Morrison Low Advisory signs on as Taituarā supporting partner
The trusted advisory firm continues their 25-year support of the local government sector with Taituarā partnership.
New Hononga Indigenous Overseas Manager Exchange opportunity
A new exchange opportunity for Māori managers in local government to connect, learn and share knowledge and experiences.
