The study found that socioeconomic inequalities pose significant challenges for local governance, often trapping local governments in a cycle of limited resources, rising inequality and declining ...

SMART, which has already brought transformative changes in urban local bodies, will be expanded to the state’s three-tier ...

The Local Government Act 2002 was introduced to establish democratic and effective governance while acknowledging New Zealand ...

This week, the Chapel Hill Town Council seeks a town manager, and Chatham Commissioners address the need for a domestic ...

Strengthening the Local Government Act would bring New Zealand’s local governance into line with international norms, says Reynold Macpherson. Photo / Laura Smith Reynold Macpherson is a former ...