NZ Local Government

Amalgamation is never far from the minds of many in the local government sector. While cost savings are often mooted as a reason to amalgamate, councils also have to listen to their ratepayers to determine if amalgamation is welcomed or not. Read More...

Auckland Council judged AA by S&P

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Auckland Council is welcoming a pat on the back by credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s, who has affirmed the council’s AA rating.

Far North fires spark a big bill

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fighting fires in the Far North this summer has already cost more than $1 million and rural fire authority personnel are worried that there are still several months to go before conditions in the north are likely to change.

Monday, February 20, 2012

A year on from last year’s February 22 earthquake, today sees Christchurch remembering those who were lost but also looking forward to the future with hope.
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BOP public transport responds to demand

Monday, February 20, 2012

Use of public transport is growing virtually all around the country and the Bay of Plenty is sharing in the trend. The regional council realises it has to provide improved services to keep the patronage figures growing.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The new Minister of Local Governent Dr Nick Smith has again referred to what might be called “excesses” in the LG sector. He recently remarked on the amount of borrowing by councils and the size of rates increases and now he has mentioned ‘employment costs’ in the sector are ‘out of step’.

Friday, February 10, 2012

The shock report to the Canterbury earthquakes enquiry which claimed the CTV building in Christchurch did not meet standards of the day, has prompted a response from Local Government New Zealand.

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More delays for Gorge reopening

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The vital link between Hawke’s Bay, the Manawatu and Wellington won’t open before the middle of this year, as the NZ Transport Agency fights to clear the a massive slip site which closed the Manawatu Gorge on October 17 last year. Read More...

MAF help for storage dam project

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is predicting benefits to the Tukituki River from a proposed water storage dam for Central Hawke’s Bay. If the dam goes ahead, council believes it will take a lot of pressure of the river, especially in summer.

CCC gears up for a rush on consents

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Christchurch City is moving away from a paper-based consent process, in anticipation of a vastly increased number of applications during the next few years. Read More...

Council keeps ratepayers in the loop

Friday, February 03, 2012

Waikato Regional Council has decisions to make. It needs a new building but it’s going out to ratepayers for a decision on whether it should build one or simply lease its future office accommodation. Read More...

There’s much to do says Mayor Len Brown

Thursday, February 02, 2012

As Christchurch City Council faces protest marches, calls for the Mayor and the CEO to step down and ongoing headaches from the Canterbury quakes, Auckland Mayor Len Brown is overseeing a generally forward-moving region.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Christchurch City is calling for people who are in need of some special assistance following Canterbury’s deadly series of earthquakes to make themselves known to the council. Read More...

Recognition for Sam’s survey skills

Thursday, February 02, 2012

A rigorous surveying qualification put in place by InfraTrain has seen its first graduate. Launched at the end of 2008, the the National Diploma in Surveying was developed in partnership with industry experts. Read More...