Local Government New Zealand to work with the Government on the independent rates inquiry
Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison has welcomed the Government's intention to conduct a principled and comprehensive inquiry into rates.
Rates need to reflect local communities' priorities, not ideological central government limits
Rates are a matter to be agreed between communities and their councils, not central government bureaucrats, despite what is being proposed by ACT with its rate-capping bill, says Basil Morrison, President, Local Government New Zealand.
Guide launched to assist councils to beat graffiti
A Guide aimed at beating graffiti was launched by Local Government New Zealand in Wellington today.
Local and central government officials, community safety experts and community groups have gathered in Wellington today for the 2006 Safer Communities Conference.
New furnace may help North Island glass issues
Local Government New Zealand says a third furnace at the Owens-Illinois Glass recycling plant in Auckland should make a positive difference to glass recycling across the North Island.
