Thank you David for your huge contribution to our work
David Ward retires after many years in the local government and 15 years chairing our Reference Groups.
New South Wales Overseas Manager Exchange Conference report
Karel Boakes reports on the 2023 Local Government Professionals Australia New South Wales conference.
Taituarā welcomes the final Future for Local Government report
He piki tūranga, he piki kōkutu report – a burning platform for change in local government.
2023 Taituarā Gala Dinner a night to remember
Details of the awards delivered and photographs taken during the evening.
Winners of the NZ leg of the Australasian Management Challenge announced
Congratulations to the Tauranga Moana Taskmasters from Tauranga City Council who have won this year’s New Zealand leg of the Australasian Management Competition sponsored by Marsh. In second place is BOPR-Tea from Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Trail Blazers from Central Otago District Council came in third place.
LIM reform Select Committee Report released
Report back on the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Amendment Bill.
Residential building supplies market study
Government responds to the Commerce Commission’s market study into residential building supplies.
Out with the old, in with the new: public transport legislation
Bill introduced to replace Public Transport Operating Model with the Sustainable Public Transport Framework.
Climate Change update: the legacy we will leave to our tamariki and mokopuna
‘Synthesis Report’ from the IPCC, the New Zealand Emissions Reduction Plan, and upcoming Forum.
Public libraries a hidden gem, new report finds
lic libraries contribute massively to people’s feeling of happiness and wellbeing, and sense of connection.
Supporting our local government colleagues in the Pacific Islands
Study tour looked at urban planning, crime prevention, asset management, financial management and more.
Adding natural hazard information to LIM reports
Legislation to improve LIMs and the information provided in them on increasing risk of natural hazards.