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Arts for All (Arts Access Aotearoa)
In communities throughout New Zealand, people are making art, going to the theatre, visiting galleries, singing in choirs and taking dance classes. In fact, 2008 research shows that 86% of us are involved in the arts, either as audience members or active participants.
Dairy farmers must step up to reduce pollution
New Zealand's clean green image is being tarnished says Local Government New Zealand after statistics revealed an increase in significant non-compliance by dairy farmers.
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.
