Local Government In New Zealand

Author : Jean Drage,Jeff McNeill,Christine Cheyne
Publisher : Dunmore Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Central-local government relations
ISBN : 1877399639

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Along a Fault-line by Jean Drage,Jeff McNeill,Christine Cheyne Pdf

Local government in New Zealand is experiencing major upheaval. The creation of an urban unitary council for Auckland, the overthrow of elected representation for the Canterbury region, and other instances of intrusion of central government power into local councils (e.g for managing earthquake recovery and the Rugby World Cup) indicate a seismic shift in the foundations of local government in New Zealand. A major review announced in 2011 signals an imminent shakeup of this tier of government. These developments demand robust analysis and innovative responses. This collection addresses fundamental questions about what the appropriate structure and role of local government should be in contemporary New Zealand. Who should decide about the local in our lives? Should Auckland Council be the model for other parts of the country? What is the future for regions? New Zealand's leading local government scholars provide a context for and tease out the underlying themes that make New Zealand's local government distinctive. This book will inform decision-makers, scholars and students and those with an interest in the level of government that most directly affects our daily lives.

Author : Jean Drage
Publisher : Victoria University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0864734379

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Empowering Communities? by Jean Drage Pdf

The changes in representation, participation, and ongoing reforms in the local government of New Zealand over the past two decades are discussed in this book. Contributors include both observers and participants in local government -- from academics and people involved in policy development to advocates for the sector and the workers themselves.

Author : Graham William Arthur Bush
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011683690

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Local Government & Politics in New Zealand by Graham William Arthur Bush Pdf

"Thye revolutionary restructuring of the [local goverrnment] system in 1989 and the introduction of complementary managerial, operational and financial reforms have invigorated local government as never before in New Zealand's history. Public participation in the annual planning process, debate over the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi, and moves to win for local government its righful place in the constitutional sun spell the end of apathy about local bodies - they can no longer be viewed merely as uncontroversial providers of mundane services. ... Special emphasis is given [in this edition] to recent history, reformed structures and processes, the people involved and their roles, and the political setting within which local bodies meet the needs of their communities. ..."--Back cover.

Author : Jean Drage
Publisher : Institute of Policy Studies Victoria University of Welling
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015079227412

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A Balancing Act by Jean Drage Pdf

New Zealand's local government has been through a significant period of change in the last three decades, change that has seen this tier of government restructured, reformed and refocused. Dr Jean Drage considers the debate that has arisen over recent years about the role of councillors in local government and argues for the representative role to be strengthened.

Author : Jean Drage,Christine Cheyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Local government
ISBN : 1927212251

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Local Government in New Zealand by Jean Drage,Christine Cheyne Pdf

Local government in New Zealand faces major challenges. Among the most pressing are continual legislative change, threats to its autonomy, the gradual erosion of community voices in council planning and decision-making, and the need for funding solutions to ensure property rates remain affordable. As well, there is an urgent need for a more coordinated approach across central government on major policy issues such as climate change and housing. This book exposes these challenges and proposes and debates solutions for the future of our local government. Strong local government is vital for ensuring economic growth across and within regions and local communities, for enhancing community wellbeing, for funding and providing the infrastructure needed for, in some cases, rapidly growing and diverse communities, for ensuring our environment is valued and protected, and for planning for development in a time of constraint on resources. This book is a 'one-stop information shop' on local government that can be used by those who regularly interact with or study this area of government, by those working within local authorities, and by those who actively work to ensure their communities grow in a sustainable way.

Author : Matthew Pepper,Oriana Milani Price,Arun Elias
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000536874

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Continuous Improvement Practice in Local Government by Matthew Pepper,Oriana Milani Price,Arun Elias Pdf

Local government plays a critical role in the provision of governance, infrastructure, and services for local communities. Over the past 30 years this sector has undergone significant reforms because of various superordinate governments policy changes. Continuous improvement and quality programs have been a common tactical response undertaken by various local government organisations to remain sustainable and to continue to deliver value to their local communities. These tactical responses have had varying levels of success. This book seeks to go beyond a tactical focus and uncover the kinds of continuous improvement practices that are enacted in various local government contexts. A focus on practices enables practitioners and researchers alike to gain insights that to go beyond approaches which privilege the application of CI tools over the contextualisation of CI programs. Contextualisation affords the insightful deployment of programs that are specific to the needs and dynamics of local communities and operations. The cases presented share insights on aspects of CI including: embedding performance measurement; harnessing learning; contextualising CI activities to support the ongoing sustainability of these practices. Researchers and practitioners alike can draw benefit from the grounded industry base experiences and insights shared in the book.

Author : Graham Sansom,Peter McKinlay
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849290937

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New Century Local Government by Graham Sansom,Peter McKinlay Pdf

Democratic decentralisation through ‘conventional’ institutions of local government is facing increasing challenges, whether from financial pressures, questions of representativeness, difficult central-local relations and from a perhaps growing belief that local government has failed to realise its potential and there may be better ways of achieving societal goals. It is clear there is need to contemplate quite radical change to ensure local government becomes or remains ‘fit for purpose’. This collection of papers illustrates the way in which the role of local government is evolving in different parts of the Commonwealth and provides practical examples of new local government at work. It showcases emerging practice, and highlights success stories from new ways of working and challenges confronting local government in both developed and developing countries. New Century Local Government makes a very valuable contribution to helping understand the changing role of local government, and will ensure that practitioners are up-to-date with the most innovative initiatives in local government planning and administration.

Author : New Zealand. Local Government Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Annexation (County government)
ISBN : OCLC:152728578

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Reform of Local Government in New Zealand. Draft Reorganisation Schemes for the Wellington Region by New Zealand. Local Government Commission Pdf

Author : H. A. Fullarton,J. C. D. Mackley,New Zealand. Local Government Commission,F. J. Gwilliam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Local government
ISBN : OCLC:154016248

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Wellington Local Government Area by H. A. Fullarton,J. C. D. Mackley,New Zealand. Local Government Commission,F. J. Gwilliam Pdf

Author : Kenneth Aitken Palmer
Publisher : Lawbook Company
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Local government
ISBN : 0455211817

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Local Government Law in New Zealand by Kenneth Aitken Palmer Pdf

First published in 1978, this edition has been revised to take account of the 'unparalleled' reform of local government law between 1984 and 1989. Palmer, associate professor of law at the University of Auckland, covers the full range of local government powers and functions. Appendices include a list of regional and territorial authorities. Includes tables of cases, statutes, regulations and abbreviations. Published simultaneously in paperback.

Author : New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Local government
ISBN : 0478092245

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A Directory of Local Government in New Zealand by New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs Pdf

Author : New Zealand. Office of the Minister of Local Government
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Local government
ISBN : 0478092326

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An Overview of Local Government in New Zealand by New Zealand. Office of the Minister of Local Government Pdf

Author : Graham William Arthur Bush
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Local government
ISBN : 0868610828

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Local Government and Politics in New Zealand by Graham William Arthur Bush Pdf

Author : David G. McGee
Publisher : Dunmore Publishing
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : 187739906X

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Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand by David G. McGee Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Local government
ISBN : 1869642937

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The History of Local Government in New Zealand by Anonim Pdf