27 January 2015
Wellington City Council creates digital team to improve customer service
The Wellington City Council has created a new digital team to improve the way council delivers its online services. The aim is to make it easier for the public to interact with the council online, including paying for a range services through its website. Read more
Jobs
EquiP is advertising for the position of Chief Executive at the Whangarei District Council
22 January 2015
Local government supports sensible change to the RMA
LGNZ has welcomed change to the RMA signalled by Hon Dr Nick Smith in his annual speech to Nelson Rotary yesterday and looks forward to working with the Government to implement these changes. LGNZ President Lawrence Yule said local government supports the direction of travel the Minister has signalled.
18 December 2014
LGNZ welcomes increased local roads funding
LGNZ welcomes the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport released today, providing $38.7 billion total funding for land transport. The document outlines more than $3 billion allocated each year for the next decade towards the maintenance and renewal of local and regional roads, which represents an increase of $1 billion over the first three years.
15 December 2014
New report gets New Zealand a step closer to cycle friendly communities
LGNZ welcomes the final report and recommendations of the Cycling Safety Panel. The Panel has been tasked with developing innovative, comprehensive and practical recommendations for how central and local government can ensure road cycling is provided as a safe transport option.
Submissions
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2015/16 - 2024/25
Setting a direct referral threshold and related matters
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5 February 2015
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11 February 2015
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13 February 2015
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Training
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LGNZ conference
See a few snaps and video footage of keynote presentations here.
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EXCELLENCE Awards
Few short videos of the finalists and winners of the 2014 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards
