Speech – New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Kia ora koutou katoa and thank-you for the invitation to speak to you all today.
I would like to acknowledge Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby, and Chief Executive, Susan Freeman-Greene, Te Maruata Chair, Bonita Bigham, and our host, Mayor John Leggett.
I also acknowledge all the elected members and chief executives here today, and Taituarā Chief Executive, Karen Thomas.
I would also like to acknowledge the passing of the late LGNZ President, Dave Cull. I have fond memories of working alongside Dave and of the vision he had for local government. The only thing I saw him more passionate about was Dunedin. He’ll be greatly missed.
Lawrence Gullery12:43, Jul 13 2021
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Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta will lead the discussion on the three waters reform at the Local Government New Zealand conference.
Mayors thirsty for more information on the plan to merge their 67 public water systems will be able to get some answers when they meet Government officials in the South Island. The three waters reform will be the hot topic at this year’s Local Government New Zealand [LGNZ] conference and AGM in Blenheim, July 14-17. LGNZ president Stuart Crosby said there was a “degree of angst” among mayors about the reform. “Mayors are passionate about their communities and they’re wondering what it will all look like for the people they represent.
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 10:38 am
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the
Government’s latest Three Waters announcement as an
important step in letting councils see how reform would
affect their communities.
“For over a year now,
councils have been waiting patiently to see how they will be
impacted by the proposed reforms, having previously only
seen the costs and benefits at a national level,” said
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby.
“This includes seeing
the number and boundaries of the proposed water
entities.
“It’s been challenging to have an
evidence-based discussion on the ground, given
council-specific facts weren’t available.
Today’s
Press Release – LGNZ Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management (RM) Reform right, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). LGNZ President Stuart Crosby said councils will be looking carefully at the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environment …
Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management (RM) Reform right, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby said councils will be looking carefully at the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environment Act that released today with a view to how it will improve upon the existing Resource Management Act (RMA) and not place a further burden on communities.
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 12:49 pm
Community voice is critical to getting the Resource
Management (RM) Reform right, says Local Government New
Zealand (LGNZ).
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby said
councils will be looking carefully at the exposure draft of
the Natural and Built Environment Act that released today
with a view to how it will improve upon the existing
Resource Management Act (RMA) and not place a further burden
on communities.
“The Government is rightly taking a
red pen to the RMA, with the first exposure draft released
today. But after years of system failure, we all know it’s
critical to get it right. This can only be achieved with