
The current dynamics of council-controlled organisations (CCOs)
An overview of the current trends and activities seen in the CCO space across Aotearoa.

2024 Taituarā Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner Highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2024 Taituarā Excellence Awards on 13 June 2024.

The power of proximity: Can clusters drive regional economic development?
Hillmarè Schulze, Director and Chief Economist at BERL, discusses the benefits of regional clusters.

NZ’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduce – but room for some sectors to do more
1990-2022 New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Snapshot – initial thoughts on the report.

Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ release their latest environmental report
Our Land 2024 provides the insights into the impact on our environment if we continue with current practices.

Starting pistol sounds on Local Water Done Well
Public announcements made about rollout of the Local Water Done Well programme of reforms.

Building waste management capability in the Pacific
Auckland Council team share knowledge and experience with peers in Tonga on PacificTA trip.

The building system is not fundamentally broken and new BRANZ levy arrangements
MBIE releases a summary feedback it received last year on its review of the building consent system.

Preparations for the Resource Management Act replacement legislation
We’ve working across the sector and the Ministry for the Environment to gather information and prepare.

Analysis of Local Water Done Well annoucement
The Government announces process and timetable for the implementation of the Local Water Done Well programme.

Making AI work in the workplace
Malcolm Foo, PwC, discusses the opportunities and benefits of AI for councils.

Highlights from thrive | kia tōnui ai, the 2023 Taituarā Conference
Local government gathered at Toitoi in Hastings for thrive | kia tōnui ai, the Taituarā Conference.
