Community engagement will remain centre-stage as the Local Government Commission continues to work through options for local government reorganisation.
Dr Suzanne Doig, Chief Executive, Local Government Commission
My first week in the role as chief executive officer of the Local Government Commission in late September last year...
Reflections on the past 12 months’ achievements and local government sector challenges ahead.
Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, (then) Minister of Local Government
I offer my sincere condolences to those of you directly affected by the November earthquakes. I want to acknowledge its effects on New Zealanders, particularly those in Kaikoura...
Local government forced to settle for small wins.
I was struck recently by a media release from LGNZ that began: “Letting local communities determine whether shops can open on Easter Sunday is a win for local decision-making.” It is not that the passing of the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill, allowing territorial authorities the...
