A guide to Standing Orders
Helping governance and democracy services professionals and elected members get to grips with Standing Orders.
Local Play Workforce Project – Councils: Cohort Two underway
The Local Play Advocates focus on influencing better play outcomes for tamariki inside their councils.
A Pacific lens on deliberative and participatory democracy
Seán Mahoney reports back on the Pacific Urban Forum in Suva, Fiji.
Recent changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Act 2023 makes it easier to have a say on alcohol regulation.
Final freedom camping regulations released
Freedom camping reform has moved a step closer to implementation with the release of final regulations.
Local elections changes move through Parliament
Local Government Electoral Bill had its third reading in Parliament – will be passed into law soon.
Select Committee reports back on Regulation of Public Transport Amendment Bill
Amendments made following submissions from Taituarā and a number of councils and other stakeholders.
LIMS legislation passes third reading
Amongst other things, the bill improves national hazard information provided in LIMs.
Guidance on property sales, acquisitions, and leases
Updates to LGSectorGoodToolkit made following expert advice and review.
Rex Capil reports back on local government in British Columbia
Rex Capil, Gore District Council, reports back on his Overseas Manager Exchange to Canada.
Reporting back on our sister councils in New South Wales
Bronda Smith on community connection and transformation, plus climate change planning in NSW.
Taituarā called on Water Services Entities Amendment Bill
Chief Advisor, Raymond Horan appeared before the Governance and Administration Committee.