Index
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Better Local Government Fact Sheet: A simpler council reorganisation process (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to how council reorganisations (combining or splitting councils) are managed.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 73k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes for Auckland (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
The changes to the Act will apply to the Auckland Council but will affect it slightly differently to other councils because it has its own legislation. This fact sheet explains how the changes will affect the Auckland Council and its local boards.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 863k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes for Auckland (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
The changes to the Act will apply to the Auckland Council but will affect it slightly differently to other councils because it has its own legislation. This fact sheet explains how the changes will affect the Auckland Council and its local boards.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 72k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the changes. There are other fact sheets which provide more detail on the different parts of the Act that have changed.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 75k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the changes. There are other fact sheets which provide more detail on the different parts of the Act that have changed.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 859k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes to the way councils are governed (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to how councils are governed.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 851k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Changes to the way councils are governed (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to how councils are governed.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 72k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Financial prudence requirements (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains a new requirement relating to councils’ financial prudence.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 850k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Financial prudence requirements (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains a new requirement relating to councils’ financial prudence.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 71k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Ministerial powers to help councils (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to the Minister’s powers to help councils in trouble.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 74k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: New powers for Mayors (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to mayoral powers, which will apply from the next council elections in October 2013.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 852k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: New powers for Mayors (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to mayoral powers, which will apply from the next council elections in October 2013.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 75k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Refocus the purpose of local government (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes to the purpose of local government.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 862k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Refocus the purpose of local government (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes to the purpose of local government.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 72k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: The future of the Better Local Government Programme (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains what’s happening to implement the new legislation and what work is included in phase two of the programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 859k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: The future of the Better Local Government Programme (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains what’s happening to implement the new legislation and what work is included in phase two of the programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 76k
Better Local Government Questions and Answers (December 2012)
Description: Answers to questions about the Better Local Government programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 79k
Better Local Government Questions and Answers (December 2012)
Description: Answers to questions about the Better Local Government programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 24k
Better Local Government Technical Background Information (December 2012)
Description: The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 is a vital first step in the Better Local Government programme, aimed at creating an efficient and effective local government system. Lifting the performance and efficiency of local government is an important plank in the Government’s broader economic growth strategy. Building a more competitive and productive economy and better public services, in these tight financial times, requires both central and local government to play their part.
The Better Local Government programme changes the framework, so that local government is better positioned to create the environment for local businesses and industry to grow, and communities to flourish. This is important for all of us.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 879k
Better Local Government Technical Background Information (December 2012)
Description: The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 is a vital first step in the Better Local Government programme, aimed at creating an efficient and effective local government system. Lifting the performance and efficiency of local government is an important plank in the Government’s broader economic growth strategy. Building a more competitive and productive economy and better public services, in these tight financial times, requires both central and local government to play their part.
The Better Local Government programme changes the framework, so that local government is better positioned to create the environment for local businesses and industry to grow, and communities to flourish. This is important for all of us.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 79k
Better Local Government: Improving development contributions – July 2013
Description: Word version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 1703k
Better Local Government: Improving development contributions – July 2013
Description: PDF version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 3144k
Better Local Government: Improving infrastructure delivery and asset management – August 2013
Description: Word version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 223k
Better Local Government: Improving infrastructure delivery and asset management – August 2013
Description: PDF version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 1469k
Better Local Government: Opportunities to improve efficiency – July 2013
Description: Word version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 517k
Better Local Government: Opportunities to improve efficiency – July 2013
Description: PDF version
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 3938k
Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games (18 October 2011, Word version)
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 1206k
Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games (18 October 2011, PDF version)
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 616k
Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter (18 October 2011, Word version)
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 188k
Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter (18 October 2011, PDF version)
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 66k
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