The Government has initiated the first independent review of the local government sector in three decades that will focus on how “local democracy” and local...
In late September, Susan Freeman-Greene stepped into the role of chief executive for LGNZ. Mary Searle Bell talks to her about her background and the...
Localism now A citizens’ jury in action The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation VicHealth is a statutory authority in the Australian state of Victoria. Last year...
But what does that mean? WHAT’S WRONG RIGHT NOW? Central government’s getting a free lunch It passes duties and responsibilities to local government. Then gives...
LGNZ has taken the unusual step of publicly criticising NZTA for delaying progress on some of the country’s most expensive housing markets. Singling out Tauranga,...
Council relationships with China frequently get bogged down in controversy amid accusations that they fail to deliver tangible benefits to Kiwi communities. In the lead...
Peter McKinlay announces a new resource to generate research and inform debate for the sector. Hamilton City Council, Masterton and Waipa District Councils and Rotorua...