Justin Herbert takes the lead in PacificTA programme
New Programme Lead Justin Herbert has jumped into his role with a visit to Fiji, focused on partnership, listening, and strengthening relationships with Pacific councils.
Taituarā members: Darren Edwards
Get to know Darren Edwards – CE at Kāpiti Coast District Council as he shares his career story and insights into leadership, trust and making a difference in his work.
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.
From AI ambition to execution: where are our councils sitting?
Datacom’s Datascape team spoke with 160 council leaders and staff about AI adoption. Most councils are in the messy middle, beyond pilots, but not yet at scale.
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
The submission from Taituarā supports the general direction of the Bill while highlighting key impacts for councils, communities, and the future of transport funding.
Progressing Te Ao Māori at Taituarā
COO at Taituarā, Mereana Beconcini, reflects on the progress we have made as an organisation this year in advancing our Te Ao Māori Strategy and looks forward to what’s next.
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.
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.
Leadership, learning, and connection at ICMA 2025
Emerging Leader recipient, Ashley Huria, reflects on leadership, global insights, and community engagement after representing Aotearoa at the ICMA 2025 conference in Tampa.
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.
Building practical asset management capability on Mangaia
PacificTA advisors supported Mangaia to strengthen asset management, training local staff, updating registers and improving data to better care for community infrastructure.
