Transfund funding may ease pressure on council rates, says Local Government New Zealand
"We welcome any additional funding from Government to assist councils, particularly in critical areas such as roading," says Local Government New Zealand transport spokesperson and Mayor of Rotorua, Grahame Hall.
Government confirms changes to DHB election process
Health Minister Annette King today announced that the Government has approved a new way of electing District Health Board members in 2004, allowing voters to select representatives for the entire board rather than just their local ward under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.
Remuneration Authority announcement on elected member remuneration
This is a memo dated 17 December 2003 from the Remuneration Authority. For copies of the tables setting out indicative pools and Mayors'/Chairs' salaries which will apply after the next local body elections, please email meredith.barker@lgnz.co.nz
Local Government New Zealand voices Building Bill concerns
Local Government New Zealand's submission on the Building Bill 2003 has called for changes to the current Building Act that will benefit the local government sector. These were addressed in the oral presentation Local Government New Zealand gave to the Government Administration Select Committee today.
Significant opportunities for all councils in new transport package
The new package of transport measures announced by the Government today provide significant opportunities for all councils and Transit New Zealand to develop effective transport systems, says Local Government New Zealand President Basil Morrison.
Regional councils keen to work with Government
Regional councils share common objectives with the Government in attempting to resolve issues associated with aquaculture management, says Local Government New Zealand Chief Executive Eugene Bowen.
Local Government and Human Rights
The two primary objectives of the Human Rights Act are to promote human rights and harmonious relations between different groups in New Zealand - both objectives are highly relevant to local government, says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres.
Pacific Three Closer Economic Partnership Negotiations - Update
The round of P3 negotiations originally scheduled for 24-28 November has been deferred while Chile undertakes further consultation among government agencies and the private sector.
The decision by Auckland City Council to change its building applications, consent, inspection and compliance requirements is part of a larger complex building issue which councils and Government have to address, says Local Government New Zealand Chief Executive Eugene Bowen.
Councils key to film industry success
The film industry has given New Zealand a huge boost in recent years and it now has the support of 15 councils who have been accredited with a Film Friendly status from Film New Zealand.
