Local Government New Zealand welcomes glass agreement
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed an agreement by brand owners and producers using glass packaging to pay a voluntary levy on imported glass to help support the cost of glass recovery.
Councils have critical role in Digital Strategy implementation
Local councils have a critical role in ensuring communities reap the rewards of the Government's Digital Strategy, Local Government New Zealand's spokesperson Mary Bourke, Mayor of South Taranaki District Council, said today.
Communities will benefit from new drinking water funding
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government's Drinking Water Subsidy Fund of $136.9 million over the next ten years to improve the country's drinking water systems and ultimately the health of our communities.
Councils should start planning for carbon tax
Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison says today's carbon tax announcement could mean running day to day services becomes more costly for councils if they do not find alternative energy supplies to fossil fuels.
Councils hopeful glass recycling can continue
"A resolution to glass recycling issues is needed urgently so councils can decide whether glass collection is still feasible in their communities," says Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison.
