The third report of the Land and Water Forum brings useful recommendations for improving NZ’s freshwater management.
Local Government
Infrastructure transparency welcomed
Business appreciates transparent reporting on infrastructure plans, says BusinessNZ.
Clarity needed on councils’ purpose
BusinessNZ says the purpose of local government needs to be properly established in new legislation.
Local government reform welcome and overdue
Local government reforms announced today will be positively received by business, says BusinessNZ.
Energy strategies balanced, forward-looking
National strategies released today for energy and energy efficiency show a balanced approach, says BusinessNZ.
Infrastructure Plan needs trade-offs
Our next National Infrastructure Plan requires more detail about infrastructure trade-offs, says BusinessNZ.
Land & Water Forum report a first step
BusinessNZ says the report released today by the Land & Water Forum is a first step towards an improved water management system for NZ.
Marine & Coastal Area Bill – criteria for success
BusinessNZ says the Marine and Coastal Area Bill will have a high bar to clear in fulfilling the aspirations of Māori and non-Māori alike.
Local Government Forum Newsletter – September 2010
This newsletter offers commentary on a range of issues affecting local governance, and is written and produced by Forum members.
Business supports local government amendment
Business supports changes to the Local Government Act to get better decision making by local authorities.
Infrastructure planning endorsed but more work needed
BusinessNZ says the Government’s National Infrastructure Plan is a useful compilation of current and planned infrastructure investment that will allow the public and the private sector to keep track of Government’s strategic aims in this area.
RMA report shows need for faster progress
The latest report on local authorities’ administration of the Resource Management Act shows the need for streamlining of the Act’s processes, says BusinessNZ.