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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM DEBATE
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22-Jun-09
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The Role of E-Local Government
by Ian Walker
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The new information age has already changed the way business, farmers, and the public sector operate. This change will only accelerate as new technologies become accessible and accepted. Citizens have an expectation that services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and at times and places that are convenient to them.
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21-Jun-09
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Hide’s rhetoric conceals plan to smash local government
by North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams
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The government has made it plain it intends to power-up its ‘super city’ bulldozer and drive it through every community in the country.
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21-Jun-09
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Central Control Could Be Worse
by Editor
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Mayors around the country have been lobbying government all year with their own restructuring ideas as if they know best. They don’t! I believe we need to have informed public debate and develop a model that works for all communities rather than have yet another solution imposed like in 1991.
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21-Jun-09
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Governance Structures of the Top Twelve Most Liveable Cities
by Owen McShane
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One of the most curious notions to come out of the discussions around the proposed restructuring of Auckland’s local government, is that Auckland is somehow unusual in having several local councils, as well as a regional council.
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21-Jun-09
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Governance of Auckland, a Multi-nodal City
by Owen McShane
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Many people are convinced that rearranging Auckland’s territory and representation will enable Auckland to blossom into a world class city, complete with vibrancy, vitality, and, of course, ‘sustainability’. I remember similar optimism following the opening of Britomart. I wish I could be so confident.
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21-Jun-09
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Royal Commission policies will lock us into recession
by Owen McShane
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The Commission's recommendations (Part 5 Section 24) promote "Place-Based Planning" – albeit without referring to it by name. But Spatial Planning, Urban Design Panels, Urban Development Agencies, and detailed Structure Plans for commercial and industrial centres, add up to the Space Based Planning package – all on top of the Commission's insistence on MULs, densification and radial rail transport routes for the residential areas. These policies will lock us into recession.
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21-Jun-09
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The Way Ahead
by Rodney Hide
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I have to say that I don't regard myself the Minister of Local Government - I consider myself the Minister for Ratepayers.
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