Tag: local_government_system_improvements_amendment_bill
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Local Government Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
New Zealand's Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill passes third reading, refocusing councils on core services, six-monthly reporting and elected-member-only voting.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment BillSimon WattsLocal GovernmentFast-Track approvalsRoyal assentratepayersNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Introduces Further Amendments to Local Government Bill
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says new amendments will strengthen councils' focus on core services, clarify voting rights and help recover infrastructure costs from Fast-track developments.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment BillSimon WattsLocal Government ActNew Zealand GovernmentAuckland CouncilHoukuraFast-track developments
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New Zealand Government Moves to Let Councils Recover Fast-track Infrastructure Costs
Councils will be able to amend development contribution policies without full consultation to recover growth-related infrastructure costs from Fast-track projects, under changes to be considered by Parliament this week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateEconomyLegal Chris BishopSimon WattsFast-trackdevelopment contributionsLocal Government (System Improvements) Amendment BillGoing for Housing GrowthNew Zealand Government