16 May 2018
Natural hazards information on LIMs
This guidance document provides guidance material on what climate-change related natural hazard information should be included on a LIM, and case study material on a process undertaken by Kāpiti Coast District Council to improve the way it processes and delivers LIMs.
16 May 2018
Development in natural hazard areas
This guidance document provides a brief overview of Simpson Grierson’s legal opinion on councils’ ability to limit new or extended development in natural hazard areas.
This guidance document provides a brief overview of Simpson Grierson’s legal opinion on councils’ ability to stop or limit the provision of services infrastructure and potential liability consequences.
A legal toolkit for councils.
16 March 2018
Treaty Settlements Whakataunga Tiriti
The case for increased financial contribution to local government for implementing treaty settlement arrangements.
19 April 2018
Good practice guide for freedom camping
The experience and challenges of freedom camping which have occurred since the passing of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (FCA) into law has prompted the compilation of this, The Good Practice Guide for Freedom Camping, as a resource for both councils and tourism operators.
LGNZ is now building on our 3 Waters project through Water 2050. Water 2050 proposes that a more integrated water policy framework is needed. There are five components; allocation, water quality, infrastructure, governance and cost/ funding.
21 December 2017
Climate change project on a page
Climate change will affect us all during our lifetimes. Between 1990 and 2015, New Zealand’s net carbon emissions have risen by 64%. All local authorities (city, regional, district and unitary councils) are at the frontline of climate change adaptation and have a role to play in mitigation.
6 November 2017
Water 2050 project on a page
New Zealand’s water resources - natural rivers, lakes, streams; and drinking water, stormwater, wastewater - are critical to our nation’s livelihood and wellbeing. We need to understand the linkages and that changes in one area impact significantly on the others.
30 October 2017
Local Government Leaders' Water Declaration
As the leaders of their communities the Mayors and Chairs of New Zealand declare their continuing and absolute commitment to valuing and managing water as a precious resource.