Working with oversize transport Industry
By Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, chief executive, Heavy haulage Association. The oversize transport industry plays a crucial role in supporting the infrastructure efforts of local authorities and,...
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Lessons from yesterday and questions for tomorrow
By Alan Titchall, managing editor, Contrafed Publishing. Many thanks and season’s wishes to our readers, contributors and advertisers. We have pulled through a very tough,...
The small business wish list
By Vaughan Winiata, VFormation. As 2020 draws to a close, many will be pleased to lock the gate and throw away the key on what has...
Different voting results on Maori representation
Different forms of electorates and wards for Maori representation have been mooted and tried since 1850 without success. One of the requirements of the Local...
Reawakening natural environments for communities
An Auckland Council Healthy Waters project not just remedies flooding issues for a stormwater catchment, but delivers a water sensitive, green design project and a...
Government workers and te reo Maori
By Dr Rapata Wiri, from Reo Ora. In September 1972 Maori language activists marched to the steps of parliament and presented a petition to have...
The story behind Govlaunch – international local government sharing
In many ways, Lindsay Pica-Alfano is your average woman, juggling a career and motherhood. But she’s also something special – dedicated to improving local governments...
RMA Reform and the Treaty of Waitangi
By Paul Roger, partner, Adderley Head The terms of reference for the review of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) included Maori have an effective...
Historic turning point for the National party
By Peter Dunne, political commentator and ex-MP. By any measure the National Party has been the most successful New Zealand political party of recent times....
New free trades training scheme for infrastructure
by Toby Beaglehole, chief executive, Connexis. The Government’s recently announced Free Trades Training scheme is a welcome boost for the Infrastructure Industry. It provides a...