Moving forward with political change
Our first three-party coalition Government involves a cabinet where all parties are represented and with a balance of party polices and promises. NZ First Leader...
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New court decision for our ports
Tighten the halyard, bind the stays – stormy seas or calm water ahead for coastal planning, asks Mike Doesburg, Partner at Wynn Williams in its...
Foreshore and seabed debacle continues
A Court of Appeal decision released back in October over cultural and legal interpretation of the Marine and Coastal Area Act will have a profound...
Auckland’s post-flood growth plan
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee says it has a new strategy for developing its city over the next three decades as it is...
What we need from the incoming Government
Local government leaders have the privilege, and pleasure, of shaping our local communities. Seeing our people and communities slowly, but surely, thrive certainly keeps me...
Essential public safeguards to democracy
The offices of the Ombudsman and the Controller and Auditor-General are two important independent statutory agencies charged with protecting aspects of the public interest against...
Celebrating multicultural Aotearoa
One of Hamilton City Council’s most treasured and colourful fixtures was celebrated this month when the city hosted its final citizenship ceremony of 2022. Attendees,...
Guidance to council facilities and public spaces
Councils have received welcome guidance on their obligations to hire facilities to groups expressing controversial views. Article by Tompkins Wake. Prior to the pandemic, councils...
Government’s ‘climate’ regulatory regime explained
The Government’s climate regulation implications and observations for local authorities explained by Elliot Maassen, associate and Tegan Wadworth, solicitor, in Wynn Williams’ Environment and Planning...