Ganesh Nana argues that an intergenerational wellbeing framework provides an opportunity for both arms of government to be aligned towards a common objective. Funding, however,...
By The Online Voting Working Party. Nine New Zealand councils are looking to modernise and futureproof New Zealand’s local electoral system by trialling online voting...
Deep change is coming to the local government sector, says public policy consultant, Peter McKinlay. The reintroduction of the four wellbeings presents an opportunity for...
In the third of a series of three articles, Gavin Beattie of the Local Government Commission sets out the last important procedural steps for councils...
Gavin Beattie of the Local Government Commission sets out important procedural matters for councils when considering feedback from their communities on their initial representation review...
Six months ago, a new Central / Local Government Partnerships Group was created in the Department of Internal Affairs to respond to changing needs and...
Maori elected members, and many non-Maori members, have expressed a desire to see tangata whenua play a greater strategic role in local government in New...
Is your council fairly and effectively representing the community? In 2018, 57 councils are required to review their representation arrangements to apply at the next...
Former Hamilton mayor Julie Hardaker calls for a 21st century model for local government. Local government is a big and complex business with many moving...