Local Government
Julia Talbot-Jones says syncing local and general elections could be the answer
Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
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Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
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The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
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Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
Auckland Council warns of 8.5% rates hike and $480 mln of debt due to Govt changes on development contributions
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Auckland Council warns of 8.5% rates hike and $480 mln of debt due to Govt changes on development contributions
The Government's introducing a new layer of bureacracy to deal with disputes over so-called 'development contributions'
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The Government's introducing a new layer of bureacracy to deal with disputes over so-called 'development contributions'