The Dog Control Amendment Act 2003
The Dog Control Amendment Act comes into force on 1 December. To find out what this means for you and your council click here.
ANNOUNCING ISSUE 19 OF THE "CITIES & TOWNS" PROJECT
It is with great pleasure we bring you issue 19 of the Cities & Towns Project.
Closure of rural schools will severely impact communities, say rural mayors
Members of Local Government New Zealand met with the Minister of Education, Hon Trevor Mallard yesterday to discuss the current review of rural schools and its potential affect on the sustainability of rural communities.
Positive Contributions to Race Relations in New Zealand
Every day individuals and organisations are making positive contributions to harmonious race relations in New Zealand in a huge variety of ways.
No problem with Santa Parades, says OSH
People seem to be worrying too much about their liability from possible health and safety risks posed by public events like Christmas parades, according to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
Transport Act and Funding Hot Topics at Transport Forum
President of Local Government New Zealand, Basil Morrison said today's Local Government Transport Forum addressed vital transport issues in the local government sector.
Local Central Government Forum
President of Local Government New Zealand, Basil Morrison said yesterday's Local Central Government Forum was a reflection of the partnership principle that this Government is operating under.
Remuneration Authority Responds to Council Questions
The following advice has been sent to local authorities from Hutton Peacock, Chair of the Remuneration Authority in response to questions received following their decision to put in place transitional funding arrangements between June 2004 and the 2004 elections. Please click here for the full text to this decision.
Land Transport Management Bill passed
The Land Transport Management Bill was passed on the 6th of November 2003. Click here to view the media release issued by the Minister's office.
Forum highlights major concerns of rural communities
The increased use of the methamphetamine drug and the proposal to introduce stricter accreditation requirements for building inspectors were the main issues of concern to rural councils at Local Government New Zealand's Rural Sector Group meeting held recently in Wellington.
KnowHow Seminars - Development Contributions Presentations
KnowHow Seminars - Development Contributions Presentations
