Calling all nominees for the 2004 local elections
Nominations for candidates for the 2004 local elections open tomorrow, 23 July 2004.
Top speakers destined for Local Government New Zealand Conference
Prime Minister Helen Clark, six Cabinet Ministers, Dr Don Brash, Leader of the Opposition and world renowned international speakers and experts on local government will lead the line-up of speakers at next week's Local Government New Zealand conference.
Local Government New Zealand is pleased to be a partner in a new voluntary New Zealand Packaging Accord, which will help reduce the amount of waste from packaging that turns up at your local tip.
Employers and Manufacturers Association claim wrong
The claim by Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) Chief Executive Alasdair Thompson that "the biggest cost increases driving inflation over the past 12 months have come mainly from local councils putting up their rates and fees" is both misleading and wrong says Local Government New Zealand.
Local Government New Zealand welcomes Land Transport Programme
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the funding increase for land transport infrastructure and services, announced at last night's unveiling of the Government's National Land Transport Programme.
