Politics Premium Coalition urged not to force councils into a one-size-fits-all for water Local authorities need time to deal with 2017 freshwater standards. Brent Edwards Wed, 14 Nov 2018 safe drinking waterHavelock Northlocal governmentwaste waterDave Cull
Politics Premium New way of funding infrastructure for Auckland houses The deal means the government pays less than $4 million for $91m of infrastructure. Brent Edwards Tue, 13 Nov 2018 local governmentratepayersvalue captureProductivity CommissionJustin Lester
Local government carrying ‘relatively low’ debt levels: English Local authorities manage some $100 billion of assets while carrying debt of about $5 billion. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 BusinessBill Englishlocal government
Premium LGNZ looking at alternative taxes Local Government New Zealand has appointed a working group to review of local government funding. But whatever proposals it comes up with will involve someone paying for more. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Propertytaxlawrence yuleNBR NZ Property Investorlocal government
Premium Stormy clouds over provincial New Zealand Local Government NZ president Lawrence Yule says it is clear that, in the medium term, there are some clouds over the future of provincial New Zealand. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Propertylawrence yuleNBR NZ Property Investorlocal government
Premium LGNZ wants law change over amalgamations Local Government New Zealand wants a law change for reorganising local authorities. LGNZ members held their annual general meeting over the past weekend in Nelson. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Propertylawrence yuleNBR NZ Property Investoramalgamationslocal government
Premium GUEST OPINION: Local democracy gains traction Auckland amalgamation may have been desirable and trouble-free, but amalgamation proposals for the rest of the country are inflaming communities. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Paula BennettWEEKEND REVIEWdemocracyBusinessDesklocal governmentRay Wallace
Premium Len Brown suppresses council body dissent over unitary plan Auckland Mayor Len Brown is ordering council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to fall into line over the controversial unitary plan. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Propertylocal governmentHousing ShortageAuckland councillen brownPenny HulseAuckland TransportAuckland Council InvestmentsAucklandtourismunitary planWatercare ServicesGlyn JonesEvents and Economic DevelopmentAuckland Waterfront Development AgencyRegional Facilities Auckland
Demand for LGFA bonds cools as Fed’s QE exit saps debt appeal "Bonds and defensive stocks are out of favour." Wed, 11 Jul 2018 banking and financeBusinessDesklocal government
Premium How Sir Paul Holmes almost became mayor of Auckland If TVNZ bosses had not dug their heels in, Sir Paul Holmes could have easily become mayor of Auckland. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 local governmentMike WilliamsAuckland councilSir Paul Holmes
