Keep building reform proposals intact, urges LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes proposed reforms to the Building Act but warns against cherry picking some of the proposals because these parts may be easier to implement.
Ratepayers could bear brunt of misguided regulations
Ratepayers could bear the brunt of proposed regulations forcing councils to give discounts of up to 80% for late resource consent processing under the Resource Management Act (RMA).
Democracy must always prevail says LGNZ
A pragmatic, workable solution for Environment Canterbury which does not compromise local democracy is paramount, says Local Government New Zealand.
Local Government Online welcomes EMIS Announcement
LGOL General Manager, Cassandra Crowley today congratulated Hon John Carter, The Minister of Civil Defence and Emergency Management on the announcement of a new EMIS supplied by E-Sponder, designed to provide local, regional and national level emergency management response and coordination.
