Local government
Auckland councillors to vote next week on whether to take on a $40m ASB loan to the Eden Park Trust that dates back to the old Auckland City Council
15th Mar 19, 12:27pm
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Auckland councillors to vote next week on whether to take on a $40m ASB loan to the Eden Park Trust that dates back to the old Auckland City Council
Local government grappling with construction sector challenges
OECD report says New Zealand government needs to work on a national plan for rising sea levels, but highlights local government work in Hawke's Bay
7th Mar 19, 2:50pm
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OECD report says New Zealand government needs to work on a national plan for rising sea levels, but highlights local government work in Hawke's Bay
David Hargreaves says we all need to be getting much more interested in local government
7th Mar 19, 8:12am
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David Hargreaves says we all need to be getting much more interested in local government
Campaign to improve local democracy kicks off
New Auckland Council and government working group to address housing and urban growth issues gets ready for action
4th Mar 19, 5:01pm
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New Auckland Council and government working group to address housing and urban growth issues gets ready for action
Local Government New Zealand calls for greater devolution during joint symposium with the New Zealand Initiative
28th Feb 19, 11:51am
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Local Government New Zealand calls for greater devolution during joint symposium with the New Zealand Initiative
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government should give Auckland Council the GST revenue it makes from rates paid by Aucklanders
22nd Feb 19, 9:32am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government should give Auckland Council the GST revenue it makes from rates paid by Aucklanders
Tax Working Group proposal for a local government tax on vacant residential land wins support from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
21st Feb 19, 11:51am
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Tax Working Group proposal for a local government tax on vacant residential land wins support from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission unveiled
Auditor General notes growing debts and rising costs at councils as they grapple with issues including population growth and climate change
16th Feb 19, 9:31am
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Auditor General notes growing debts and rising costs at councils as they grapple with issues including population growth and climate change
A $100 million marine development in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter is awaiting OIO approval before work can start
12th Feb 19, 9:39am
A $100 million marine development in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter is awaiting OIO approval before work can start
Tax concerns over transfer of millions of dollars’ worth of prime waterfront property between Council Controlled Organisation and the Auckland Council
12th Feb 19, 7:26am
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Tax concerns over transfer of millions of dollars’ worth of prime waterfront property between Council Controlled Organisation and the Auckland Council
Decision pending on company's plans to dump dredged material from Auckland Harbour near Great Barrier Island
5th Feb 19, 2:10pm
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Decision pending on company's plans to dump dredged material from Auckland Harbour near Great Barrier Island
Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
4th Feb 19, 1:55pm
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Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says insurers are 'acting very responsibly' & working with the Govt on who pays for climate change
1st Feb 19, 7:57am
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Climate Change Minister James Shaw says insurers are 'acting very responsibly' & working with the Govt on who pays for climate change
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
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Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
Infrastructure policy mistakes take decades to unwind and cost megabucks. Auckland Council economists say policy makers should 'think big' and make 'economically rigorous decisions'
30th Jan 19, 3:47pm
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Infrastructure policy mistakes take decades to unwind and cost megabucks. Auckland Council economists say policy makers should 'think big' and make 'economically rigorous decisions'
The NZ Super Fund remains committed to its proposal to build & operate Auckland’s light rail network with a Canadian partner, but the business case remains up in the air
25th Jan 19, 1:43pm
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The NZ Super Fund remains committed to its proposal to build & operate Auckland’s light rail network with a Canadian partner, but the business case remains up in the air
Two Auckland Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) are involved in talks over an award winning Wynyard Quarter property built on a contaminated site
25th Jan 19, 10:26am
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Two Auckland Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) are involved in talks over an award winning Wynyard Quarter property built on a contaminated site
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?
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton on all things freshwater; the state of play, irrigation, quality, cap & trade, water management, prices & more
26th Oct 18, 10:00am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton on all things freshwater; the state of play, irrigation, quality, cap & trade, water management, prices & more
Ardern commits to restricting regional fuel taxes to Auckland while she's at the helm; Bridges happy, but dubs her decision a backdown made on the hoof
24th Oct 18, 4:48pm
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Ardern commits to restricting regional fuel taxes to Auckland while she's at the helm; Bridges happy, but dubs her decision a backdown made on the hoof
Consortium of Auckland businesses pushes for the opportunity to manage the development of a waterfront stadium & redevelopment of Eden Park
19th Oct 18, 5:00am
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Consortium of Auckland businesses pushes for the opportunity to manage the development of a waterfront stadium & redevelopment of Eden Park
Independent report into Auckland Council's Building Consents Department finds major shortcomings resulting in poor customer service
18th Sep 18, 2:25pm
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Independent report into Auckland Council's Building Consents Department finds major shortcomings resulting in poor customer service