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National infrastructure review looks at a cross-Tasman market model Infrastructure

National infrastructure review looks at a cross-Tasman market model

The National Infrastructure Unit within Treasury is conducting a wide-ranging review into the country’s infrastructure institutional settings. Jon Grayson outlined ideas at the recent IPWEA NZ 2018 Conference in Rotorua. He said the review will consider whether there are better fits in aggregating central government infrastructure procurement...
Dates for your Diary LG Magazine

Dates for your Diary

August 13 – 14 Community Plan Forum. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Rotorua August 15 LG Accelerated Leadership Programme, Wellington / Wairarapa region, Dowse Art Gallery, Lower Hutt August 16 – 17 Building Nations Symposium. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland August 19 – 23 Waves. Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference...
Who cares about local government? asks Elizabeth Hughes. Local Government 101

Who cares about local government? asks Elizabeth Hughes.

Check out the relevance index and the participation gap. Let’s face it. People just do not care about local government. While this is not a news flash, there is evidence of situational blindness affecting many who work and serve in the sector when presented with this fact. As the 2018-28 LTP process draws to a close and the build-up begins to...
What's WAT? Technology

What's WAT?

Northland Regional Council has a detailed and accurate big-picture view of how much surface and groundwater is available in its region. Its water allocation tool (WAT) is an integral part of decision-making, helping council balance the needs of ecology and people, make decisions faster and streamline consents processes. First developed in 2014,...
The time of the drone is now Technology

The time of the drone is now

Are drones just fun distractions or solid working tools for local authorities? Tararua District Council’s Peter Wimsett told delegates at the recent ALGIM Autumn Conference that drones are not toys: they are now essential business tools that councils must invest in, and he has the experience and data to prove it. The Tararua District spans an...
Skills pathway for sport and recreation leaders Parks, Sport & Recreation

Skills pathway for sport and recreation leaders

Industry training organisation Skills Active Aotearoa has launched a new pathway for leaders on the front lines in sport, exercise, community recreation, snowsport, outdoor recreation and the performing arts. The first new programme – for the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) – is a natural...
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