Local Government New Zealand
The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
22nd Jan 19, 4:53pm
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The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
David Hargreaves says other things need to happen first before we consider giving local government more decentralised power
16th Jul 18, 4:36pm
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David Hargreaves says other things need to happen first before we consider giving local government more decentralised power
Local Government Minister signals need to move to a new regulatory system for water services
30th May 18, 4:32pm
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Local Government Minister signals need to move to a new regulatory system for water services
Visitors to New Zealand will have to pay an extra $25 to enter the country under new Labour Party policy; The $75m a year will go towards growing tourism industry, conservation
28th Aug 17, 2:39pm
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Visitors to New Zealand will have to pay an extra $25 to enter the country under new Labour Party policy; The $75m a year will go towards growing tourism industry, conservation
Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
29th Mar 17, 2:10pm
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Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
Govt open to using $1bn Housing Infrastructure Fund differently to get around council debt concerns, not keen on sharing GST
14th Mar 17, 5:09pm
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Govt open to using $1bn Housing Infrastructure Fund differently to get around council debt concerns, not keen on sharing GST
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process
22nd Sep 15, 2:54pm
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process
Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation
20th May 15, 12:53pm
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Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation
How to avoid meth-ridden properties burning holes in your pockets
Eric Crampton says Local Government NZ's funding report deserves better than John Key's dismissal
5th Feb 15, 2:07pm
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Eric Crampton says Local Government NZ's funding report deserves better than John Key's dismissal
Dave Grimmond looks at the LGNZ revenue discussion paper and finds reasons to be sceptical, but also an option for 'fiscally neutral' change
4th Feb 15, 7:00am
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Dave Grimmond looks at the LGNZ revenue discussion paper and finds reasons to be sceptical, but also an option for 'fiscally neutral' change
Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
19th Mar 14, 11:56am
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Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
25th Feb 14, 11:44am
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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
3rd Feb 14, 12:48pm
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Auckland Council warns of 8.5% rates hike and $480 mln of debt due to Govt changes on development contributions
Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
13th Nov 13, 3:34pm
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Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
The Government's introducing a new layer of bureacracy to deal with disputes over so-called 'development contributions'
2nd Sep 13, 3:25pm
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The Government's introducing a new layer of bureacracy to deal with disputes over so-called 'development contributions'
It will be mandatory for local councils to undertake strategic asset management planning; councils warn on costs
28th Aug 13, 11:55am
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It will be mandatory for local councils to undertake strategic asset management planning; councils warn on costs
Local Govt NZ says ratepayers may have to meet costs of new property developments once central government reins in council charges on new sections
16th Aug 13, 2:27pm
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Local Govt NZ says ratepayers may have to meet costs of new property developments once central government reins in council charges on new sections
Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
13th Aug 13, 2:31pm
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Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting
7th Aug 13, 4:07pm
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The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting
Local Govt Minister Nick Smith warns councils on increasing debt levels, hits back at figures from Local Government NZ on costs faced by councils
28th Feb 12, 5:21pm
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Local Govt Minister Nick Smith warns councils on increasing debt levels, hits back at figures from Local Government NZ on costs faced by councils
Will the banks support the Govt's financial assistance package for leaky home owners?
19th Jul 10, 3:58pm
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Will the banks support the Govt's financial assistance package for leaky home owners?