Advocating for play, active recreation, and sport
Local government has a unique and critical role in the play, active recreation, and sport ecosystem.
Taituarā welcomes new Chief Executive
We are excited this week to welcome Suzanne Boyd, our new Chief Executive to the Taituarā team.
Strategic treasury management in uncertain times
How can finance managers best position their Council to make the most informed decisions today?
Wellbeing and disaster management in focus
Dennise Elers, reports back on her AskYourTeam Overseas Manager Exchange experience in Queensland.
Everything is bigger in Texas
Lauren Baddock, 2023 Emerging Leader of the Year recipient, on her experience at the ICMA conference.
Investment required in staff and development in local government
Report commissioned by Taituarā, research carried out by FrankAdvice.
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.
