11 Feb 2009

Media Release - Infrastructure boost the answer to economic growth

"The Government's $500 million infrastructure boost is a positive start towards stimulating economic growth throughout New Zealand's regions," said Local Government New Zealand President Lawrence Yule following today's announcement.

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5 Feb 2009

Media Release - Broadband solutions remain a priority for communities

"Any broadband solution has to be a combination of private sector, the Government and local government initiatives," President of Local Government New Zealand Lawrence Yule said today after the cancellation of the Broadband Investment Fund by the Government.

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3 Feb 2009

Media Release - Councils welcome streamlining of resource management

"We welcome changes to the Resource Management Act which reduce the process, costs and amount of time councils spend on resource management issues", Local Government New Zealand President Lawrence Yule said today.

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