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Today the Ministry of Transport launched Safer Journeys, New Zealand's Road Safety Strategy 2010-2020.
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.
$1 million youth fund opens for local council applications
A $1 million fund for community-based youth projects, will boost training and employment opportunities for young people, Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett announced today.
National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission
The National Environmental Standards (NES) for Electricity Transmission came into effect on 14 January 2010 and the Ministry for the Environment has developed detailed guidance on the standard.
