Portfolio: Local Government

Minister announces review team for Kaipara Council

Beehive — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:02:00 +0000

David Carter | Local Government

Local Government Minister David Carter is to appoint a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council. “It has become apparent that the Kaipara District Council is dealing with some serious issues that it cannot cope with alone,” says Mr Carter. “The Council has sought help from central government and the wider local government sector. We have agreed to work with the Council and Local Government New Zealand to set up a small team to assist Kaipara to work through its issues. ...

Better local government reforms announced

Beehive — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:44:00 +0000

Nick Smith | Local Government

The ‘Better Local Government’ reforms announced today by Prime Minister John Key will provide clarity around the role of councils, stronger governance, improved efficiency and more responsible financial management said Local Government Minister Nick Smith. “These reforms are part of the Government’s broader programme for building a more productive, competitive economy and better public services,” Dr Smith says. ...

Crown Observer to assist ChCh City Council

Beehive — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:15:00 +0000

Nick Smith | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Local Government Minister Nick Smith and the Christchurch City Council have met today and agreed to the appointment of a Crown Observer to assist the Council. "The appointment of a Crown Observer onto the Christchurch City Council will help address any governance issues and work to rebuild the public confidence in the Council," Dr Smith says. ...