Local DemocracyInfrastructure funding – show me the money!LG webOctober 24, 2020September 7, 2022 by LG webOctober 24, 2020September 7, 20220304 By Linda O’Reilly, partner, Brookfields. Infrastructure funding is a zero-sum game. No matter how you play it there is only so much money to go...
LegalLocal DemocracyKeep control of funding and spendingLG MagazineJune 26, 2020October 5, 2022 by LG MagazineJune 26, 2020October 5, 202203037 People and businesses are suffering economic pain from the pandemic, but that is not a good reason for local authorities to reduce rates. By Linda...
LG MagazineCouncil debt covenants change proposedLG MagazineMay 5, 2020September 1, 2022 by LG MagazineMay 5, 2020September 1, 202201771 LGFA debt change proposal to be decided on next month A proposal by the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) to lift the quantum of its...
National PoliticsMore funding from central government pleaseLG webFebruary 1, 2020September 1, 2022 by LG webFebruary 1, 2020September 1, 20220198 The NZ Productivity Commission’s final report on local government funding and financing ran to 343 pages; 20 pages of which outlined the commission’s findings and...