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.
Another record for 2026 Excellence Awards entries
69 entries from 36 councils and 1 CCO have been received for this year’s LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®.
Growing insights, connections, and friendship across the Tasman
Brent Harvey reflects on his experience taking part in a Taituarā Overseas Manager Exchange to Queensland.
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.
Taituarā member profile: Corin Haines
Get to know Corin Haines as he prepares to move from his role as GM Community at Masterton District Council to CE of Tararua District Council.
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.
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.
