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.
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.
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.
