Michael McCartney, Regional Chief Executive Officers Group Convenor for Te Uru Kahika – Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa said the regional sector is hard at work on the complex challenge of responding to climate change impacts.
Today the Government released its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which aims to address the harmful impacts of climate change.
“Councils and communities at risk from the impacts of climate change need more clarity on their options to help residents adapt,” Stuart Crosby said.
Despite the challenges associated with the region’s rapid population growth and with the added pressure of operating in a Covid-19 environment, the report found that the Council has made significant inroads over the last four years.
28 July 2022
AGM 2022 supports all member remits
Remit #1 Central government funding for public transport
This remit was proposed by Porirua City Council and supported by the Metro Sector.
28 July 2022
LGNZ calls for a dramatic reduction in vape stores
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) member councils have today passed a remit, proposed by Kaipara District Council, that calls on the Government to limit the retail availability of vapes to specialist stores and include proximity restrictions in this year’s round of amendments.
“It’s abundantly clear that when it comes to the management and delivery of the country’s drinking, waste and storm water, one size does not fit all,” says President Stuart Crosby. “The local government sector has been advocating for water reforms for decades.
“The LGNZ Conference will be the first time the entire sector will get a chance to get together after the local body elections,” says LGNZ President Stuart Crosby.
“Our indigenous biodiversity is a taonga, and there is no doubt that a national approach is required to protect it.
With 32 councils across the country implementing Māori wards this year, more than 50 new Māori ward councillors will be joining the ranks of elected members. “Te Āhuru Mōwai – A Safe Haven is a tuakana-teina support programme.
19 July 2022
Reforms, partnerships, climate change and future of councils all on the agenda at this year’s LGNZ Conference
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says this year’s conference Te Wā Heke Mai: the Future, will connect over 600 of the sector’s leaders and representatives, amid once in a generation reform facing the sector.