Media Release - Government direction on broadband welcomed
"We are pleased the Government has recognised that ultra-fast broadband development cannot be left up to the commercial sector," said Lawrence Yule, President of Local Government New Zealand.
Media Release - Report raises significant challenges for the Government
"We share the concerns expressed by the Government about the loss of local democracy and community representation in Auckland," President of Local Government New Zealand Lawrence Yule said on the release of the Report of the Royal Commission into Auckland Governance.
Councils seek clarity on transport direction
"It's been difficult for councils to plan within a changing transport policy environment," Lawrence Yule, President of Local Government New Zealand said today after the release of the discussion document on the Government Policy Statement for transport by the Minister of Transport.
Media Release - Cleaner waterways achievable through partnership
"Cleaning up New Zealand's waterways from the impacts of dairy farming is achievable if all parties take an active role, have accurate monitoring and are committed to making the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord work," said Local Government New Zealand National Council spokesperson Stephen Cairns.
