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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.

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

The Government has introduced the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill to replace the RMA signalling the beginning of a major transformation.

Emerging Leader recipient, Ashley Huria, reflects on leadership, global insights, and community engagement after representing Aotearoa at the ICMA 2025 conference in Tampa.

Government proposals to simplify local government signal major change ahead. We’re tracking impacts, making submissions, and supporting members through this transition.

PacificTA advisors supported Mangaia to strengthen asset management, training local staff, updating registers and improving data to better care for community infrastructure.

PacificTA advisors Charmian Stone and Eva Cucvarova return to Mauke, delivering AssetFinda training, building local skills, and strengthening community partnerships.

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

We hear from four Taituarā representatives on their biggest takeaways from the supersized local government conference in Florida.

Making strides in sustainable waste management in Tonga through a collaboration between Waste Authority Ltd, Enviro NZ, and PacificTA.

Ryan Cameron from Wellington City Council reports back on his PacificTA visit to Port Vila.

An update on the RM reforms and the work going on at Taituarā to support councils through the transition.