Changes to Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme welcomed
Changes agreed by the Government to the Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme will enable councils to make a fair allocation of local costs according to Local Government New Zealand.
Recent Publications of Interest
Three recently published reports will be of interest to councils.
Getting Value from your Library?
Libraries are the third largest item of council expenditure, and for many the area of greatest community engagement.
Local Government New Zealand states Kelleway decision does not set precedent for local councils
Local Government New Zealand does not believe that the decision from the Kelleway Weathertightness case sets a precedent for local councils in terms of compensation towards leaky buildings.
Representation Review Update, October 2003
NB - Survey questionnaires are being field piloted, and are now due to be circulated to local authorities in mid-November. The intention is to circulate them electronically and in hard copy, to speed up the distribution and make it easier for local authorities to feedback information to Mike Richardson as soon as possible.
The BearingPoint Innovation Awards 2003
Congratulations to all the winners of this year's awards. Please click below for more information...
New Closer Economic Partnership Negotiations
The Government has agreed to begin discussions with the Government of Chile and Singapore for the purpose of negotiating a three way "closer economic partnership" to liberalise trade between the three countries.
Human Rights Commission Inquiry in Accessible Land Transport for People with Disabilities
The Human Rights commission has recently announced the terms of reference for an inquiry into accessible public land transport for people with disabilities.
New Government Website Will Benefit Councils as Well
The Government has recently launched its new Participation website.
National Civil Defence Emergency Management Strategy: Proposal for Discussion
The letter sent to the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Foreshore and Seabed Submission
Protecting Public Access and Customary Rights - Submission sent to Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet
Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) - Scholarship
The recently established Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) is a joint venture involving universities and business schools in Australia and New Zealand which share a vision of creating a world class institution focussed on the education and development of leaders in the public sector.
New Chief Executive for Local Government New Zealand
The President of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Mr Basil Morrison today announced the appointment of the organisation's new Chief Executive. He is Mr Eugene Bowen, who will take up his position on 6 November 2003.
