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Local authority codes of conduct

Since 1 July 2003, each local authority has been legally required to adopt a code of conduct for its elected members. This is a new requirement…

Public Knowledge About Local Government

The Department of Internal Affairs’ Local Government and Community Branch is helping the public develop a better understanding of what local government does and how they…

DHBNZ School Dental Service Review

Improving oral health is one of the 13 priority areas of the New Zealand Health Strategy. ‘Re-establishing a nationwide dental health system for children and adolescents’…

New Zealand Website Privacy Notices: a first look

In September 2005, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner surveyed websites maintained by New Zealand’s largest employers. The survey was a relatively simple counting exercise and…

Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation

Local government's roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities are defined by legislation. In 2001 and 2002 three new local government Acts were passed: the Local Government Act 2002…

Urban Intensification and Affordable Housing in Auckland

This thesis investigates the relationship between urban intensification and affordable housing in New Zealand. The Auckland region has a policy of intensification that is reinforced by…

Local government: Results of the 2003-04 audits

This report is our “annual report” on the audits for 2003-04 of the local government sector in the Auditor-General’s portfolio under the Public Audit Act 2001.…