27 Apr 2006

LGNZ considering implications of Commission's decision

Local Government New Zealand's Acting President Kerry Prendergast today congratulated the collaborative efforts of those councils whose districts and regions had been potentially affected by Transpower's proposed 400KV line upgrade, following the Electricity Commission's announcement today of its draft decision not to approve the proposal.

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12 Apr 2006

Local decisions best made locally

Local Government New Zealand is pleased that any decision by the Christchurch City Council's investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings Ltd, to sell a proportion of its shares in the Lyttelton Port Company to an international buyer, will be a matter to be resolved between the council and its community.

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6 Apr 2006

LGNZ welcomes release of local councils' draft 10 year plans

Councils are currently releasing comprehensive draft 10 year plans that detail their activities and the costs of funding these activities.

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