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Regional councils already represent flood resilience

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From national strategy to regional delivery, Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair of the Canterbury Regional Council, Chair of LGNZ Regional Sector, and Resource Management Act Commissioner,...
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Using digital tech begins with outcomes

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Mike Manson, Chief Executive of ALGIM and global president of Linked Organisation of Local Authority ICT Societies (LOLA), outlines how councils worldwide are using advanced...
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Local Water Done Well or not?

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If you think you understand water treatment, think again, says Iain Rabbitts, who has over 25 years’ experience in the water services industry. In principle,...
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Zoning out amenity

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Mike Doesburg, a partner at Wynn Williams, asks: what will land use plans look like in a system deliberately blind to visual amenity?  The topic...
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Weaving a new leadership

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In times of rapid change, leadership that is built on consistency, humility and courage is required, writes Vaughan Payne, the director of Kahu Manawa, a...