Proposed drinking water costs too high for councils
The Government's proposed Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Bill needs to be substantially changed to avoid placing significant costs on councils and ultimately ratepayers, Local Government New Zealand's spokesperson Mayor Lawrence Yule told the Health Select Committee last week.
Government accreditation programme fees too high says Local Government New Zealand
Local Government New Zealand is questioning the proposed fees of a compulsory accreditation programme for council building consent functions announced by the Minister of Building Issues today. The cost for local government is estimated at $2.3 million by November 2007 and $1.8 million every two years after that.
Report highlights need for long term solutions to address waste issues
Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison says the Year Two report on the New Zealand Packaging Accord has once again highlighted the key role councils play in the packaging life cycle.
Focus on adaptation positive step for councils & communities
Local Government New Zealand is hailing the Government's announcement to step up its efforts to prepare for the effects of climate change as a positive move for councils and their communities.
