Exploring value capture taxation
There seems to be a unanimous view that New Zealand needs more and improved infrastructure. From roads to three waters, every council has a wish...
Tag : Local Government Act 2002
Community boards and the future for local government
As councils reflect on the recommendations in the Future for Local Government report, and as some begin their next representation review, Gavin Beattie, a former...
Whipping up interest in the 2022 elections
By Dr Jean Drage, local government sector expert. Time is running out for councils to finalise their approach to this year’s local elections on 8...
Understanding your code of conduct
Patrick Corish from Franks Ogilvie looks at the value of the local government Code of Conduct in the light of increased discussion in the media...
Another look at the perils of council decision-making
Another look at the perils of council decision-making By Linda O’Reilly, Brookfields. Since its enactment, the constraints on the power of general competence provided by...
Fixing local government: get the basics right
By Monique Poirier, campaigns manager, Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance. The case for local government boils down to the belief that a local community has a better...
Keep control of funding and spending
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...
White Island and places that slip through the regulatory cracks
By Linda O’Reilly, partner, Brookfields Lawyers. Look at a map of the eastern Bay of Plenty and you will see White Island/Whakaari just off the...
15 things you need to know about the Resource Legislation Amendment Act & iwi participation
The Mana Whakahono a Rohe (MWR) provisions are among the controversial law changes that delayed the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill. They give iwi rights to...