Environment Aotearoa yardstick welcomed by LGNZ
The latest report providing metrics on the state of New Zealand’s environment is being welcomed by LGNZ’s Regional Sector as a way for councils to focus their efforts where it...
Government’s climate change inaction putting ratepayers on the hook
Ratepayers may face hefty legal bills due to a lack of government action on adaptation policy, according to a leading legal opinion by Jack Hodder QC.
LGNZ extends condolences to those in Christchurch
LGNZ President Dave Cull has expressed his condolences to those affected by the terrible acts in Christchurch.
NZTA needs to address the country’s investment needs
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the government to ensure that the internal issues at the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are fixed soon. The current state of affairs...
CouncilMARK™ report delivers ‘A’ grade to small council doing big things
The Independent Assessment Board which oversees CouncilMARK™, the local government excellence programme, has today awarded Hauraki District Council with an A rating, citing stand out performance in governance, strategy and...
CouncilMARK™ report: New Plymouth facing unique challenges
A CouncilMARK™ report issued for New Plymouth District Council says that while the region has experienced relative prosperity and growth, changes to the economy of New Zealand’s ‘energy capital’ may...
New CouncilMARK™ report drills into Dunedin City Council performance
Dunedin City Council is the latest local authority to receive a CouncilMARK™ report from the programme’s Independent Assessment Board (IAB), which has identified an organisation that has overcome legacy financial...
CouncilMARK™ Independent Assessment Board releases latest council reports
The Independent Assessment Board which oversees the local government excellence programme CouncilMARK™ has released today the reports of council assessments and ratings for Environment Canterbury and Upper Hutt City Council.
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