Local Government News Roundup
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Council Conversations - August 2023 - The intersection of AI technology and local government
August 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Council Conversations is the monthly interview special from the Local Government News Roundup. In the August 2023 edition, Chris Eddy speaks with: Chris Brown, host of Canada's leading municipal affairs podcasts to compare notes of the state of the local government sector, and the similarities and differences between Canada and Australia; and Julio Del Cid, a cyber security and digital forensics expert, about the growing role of AI technology in local government pr...
Case dismissed, "abhorrent" behaviour, and a deputy mayor removed
August 18, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSend us a Text Message. On the weekend update for 19th August 2023, Case dismissed - a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court; Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals; Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council; A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse; A deputy mayor removed mid-term; Councillor conduct issues in the spotlight at a Queensland council; And English councils asked to turn a blind eye to t...
🔒 Case dismissed, "abhorrent" behaviour, and a deputy mayor removed
August 18, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the weekend update for 19th August 2023, Case dismissed - a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court; Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals; Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council; A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse; A deputy mayor removed mid-term; Councillor conduct issues in the spotlight at a Queensland council; And English councils asked...
Scaling back kindergartens, huge legal bills, and a no-confidence vote
August 15, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023, More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms; Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position; A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project; The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses; A local health service gets the thumbs down from council; A mayor’s move to remove a deputy mayor; The councillor who says...
🔒 Scaling back kindergartens, huge legal bills, and a no-confidence vote
August 15, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023, More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms; Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position; A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project; The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses; A local health service gets the thumbs down from council; A mayor’s move to remove a deputy mayor;...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Removing local objections from development proposals, no-confidence motion and more
August 13, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.17 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment and business advisory service; and f...
A council wins in court, others in trouble, and a mayor saves the day!
August 11, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up on the weekend update from the Roundup, An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government; A court win for Merri-bek council and its community; School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie; New councillors set to take office at five councils; A councillor censured by his council rails about the process and releases confidential documents; CEO appointment and recruitment news; A council cleared in a Mascot Towers investi...
🔒 A council wins in court, others in trouble, and a mayor saves the day!
August 11, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Coming up on the weekend update from the Roundup, An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government; A court win for Merri-bek council and its community; School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie; New councillors set to take office at five councils; A councillor censured by his council rails about the process and releases confidential documents; CEO appointment and recruitment news; A council cleared i...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Protest thwarted by online meeting, an 'absurd' bidding war and more
August 09, 2023 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. An exclusive Roundup Latest update for subscribers - criticism as Hobsons Bay takes its council meeting online; an 'absurd' bidding war between a council and the state government, and Sydney's Bayside Council in the clear over Mascot Towers. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News...
🔒 A motion fails to launch, a community mobilises, and a silly and unbelievable plan
August 08, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the midweek Roundup, A councillor’s bid for unfettered council question time fails to launch; The local council response to Victoria’s first sobering up centre; A community mobilises against a state government housing development; The biggest management shakeup in 30 years on the Gold Coast; An investigation into a suspended council labelled as a joke; Another council de-amalgamation being explored; And a UK mayor launches court act...
A motion fails to launch, a community mobilises, and a silly and unbelievable plan
August 08, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On the midweek Roundup, A councillor’s bid for unfettered council question time fails to launch; The local council response to Victoria’s first sobering up centre; A community mobilises against a state government housing development; The biggest management shakeup in 30 years on the Gold Coast; An investigation into a suspended council labelled as a joke; Another council de-amalgamation being explored; And a UK mayor launches court action against an asylum see...
Suspending a council, and a bizarre and heartless policy
August 04, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of conduct matter; Pressure mounts on a NSW MP to give up his dual role as a councillor; An extraordinary attack on a NSW ma...
🔒 Suspending a council, and a bizarre and heartless policy
August 04, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of conduct matter; Pressure mounts on a NSW MP to give up his dual role as a councillor; An extraor...
"Premature, and in poor taste"
August 01, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOn the Roundup for 2nd August, 2023: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government fast tracked planning assessment; A council CEO sacked after less than three months, and a mayor takes leave for health reasons; Senior executive appointment news; A council’s changed Acknowledgement of Country wording becomes controversi...
🔒 "Premature, and in poor taste"
August 01, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 2nd August, 2023: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government fast tracked planning assessment; A council CEO sacked after less than three months, and a mayor takes leave for health reasons; Senior executive appointment news; A council’s changed Ackn...
🔒 Bonus Episode: Technology Innovations in the City of Stirling
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. A special bonus episode the Roundup: host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA's City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia's first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year. "By dreaming big, by being bold and being innovative, we can find solutions that will deliver the same outcomes but in a net zero sustainable way." ...
Bonus Episode: Technology Innovations in the City of Stirling
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBA special bonus episode the Roundup: host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA's City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia's first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year. "By dreaming big, by being bold and being innovative, we can find solutions that will deliver the same outcomes but in a net zero sustainable way." The City of Stirling is using AI technology called...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Another Geelong councillor resigns, and a disappointing loss for Ballarat
July 30, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBSubscriber-only episode 31st July 2023 Some of the latest stories we're following at the Roundup in an exclusive update for subscribers. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap ...
Major planning and governance reforms proposed; a council facing suspension
July 28, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the brink of suspension; A NSW mayor sets the record straight on referendum signage; And the WA councils introducing new social media rules for c...
🔒 Major planning and governance reforms proposed; a council facing suspension
July 28, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this episode, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the brink of suspension; A NSW mayor sets the record straight on referendum signage; And the WA...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Operation Sandon released, a court case dropped, and a councillor resigns
July 27, 2023 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBSubscriber-only episode Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in, Links for stories referenced in the podcas...
Stripping planning powers, an apology, and overseas trips canned
July 25, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBToday on the Roundup, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council CEO’s employment terminated over allegations; Calls for an investigation into allegations about a Council CEO’s relationship with a serial letter to the editor writer ; And in a Roun...
🔒 Stripping planning powers, an apology, and overseas trips canned
July 25, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Roundup, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council CEO’s employment terminated over allegations; Calls for an investigation into allegations about a Council CEO’s relationship with a s...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Appeal denied, an overseas trip abandoned, and more breaking news
July 24, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBSubscriber-only episode Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in, Links for stories referenced in the podcas...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Councils plan overseas trips; a serving Mayor passes away
July 23, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBSubscriber-only episode Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in, Links for stories referenced in the podcas...
Blocking Sandon, banning things, and a CEO stood down
July 21, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to attend council meetings; A new mayor elected at Toowoomba; Councillors coming and going in NSW; And a Council CEO reportedly stood down in the NT And much more ahead in your roundup of news from acro...
🔒 Blocking Sandon, banning things, and a CEO stood down
July 21, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to attend council meetings; A new mayor elected at Toowoomba; Councillors coming and going in NSW; And a Council CEO reportedly stood down in the NT And...
Council Conversations - July 2023 - Flood recovery, virtual fencing, and waste to energy solutions
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBOn the July edition of the Roundup's interview special, Council Conversations: The rural shire flood recovery project recognised with a National Local Government Award; Learn about one of the new Council projects using AI technology to save native wildlife from ending up as roadkill; And we check on two Victorian councils that have received funding from Recycling Victoria’s bioenergy fund to explore new technologies and solutions for waste to energy. Support the show Support the Roundu...
🔒 Council Conversations - July 2023 - Flood recovery, virtual fencing, and waste to energy solutions
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the July edition of the Roundup's interview special, Council Conversations: The rural shire flood recovery project recognised with a National Local Government Award; Learn about one of the new Council projects using AI technology to save native wildlife from ending up as roadkill; And we check on two Victorian councils that have received funding from Recycling Victoria’s bioenergy fund to explore new technologies and solutions for waste...
🔒 Roundup Latest: A late bid to block Sandon report; inappropriate councillor conduct; and a No to EV chargers
July 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Roundup subscribers with the latest headlines from around the local government sector. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap ...
🔒 Roundup Latest: CEO stood down, new Council ID requirements, interim CEOs appointed & more
July 19, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Roundup subscribers with the latest headlines from around the local government sector. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and supported by Snap ...
Shock and disappointment as regional Victorian Commonwealth Games scrapped
July 19, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped - I’ll have a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a surprise move to remove some planning powers from councils; A twist in the countback process to fill a vacancy at Strathbogie Cou...
🔒 Shock and disappointment as regional Victorian Commonwealth Games scrapped
July 19, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped - I’ll have a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a surprise move to remove some planning powers from councils; A twist in the coun...
"Absurd and ridiculous" ward boundary proposals, and late night concerns
July 15, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOn your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous; Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence; A sporting champion denied a major civic honour; A mayor’s outrage over a public gallery member’s hand signal; And two US mayors step down this week after public outcry over their ...
🔒 "Absurd and ridiculous" ward boundary proposals, and late night concerns
July 15, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous; Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence; A sporting champion denied a major civic honour; A mayor’s outrage over a public gallery member’s hand signal; And two US mayors s...
🔒 An unusually emotional meeting, and an absolutely appalling process
July 12, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2023, Councillors moved to tears over a move to evict people living on an industrial estate; Wellington Shire vows to hold nothing back in its fight over a native timber industry shutdown; A word of warning for the government about taking over council planning laws; Council and community partnerships delivering results; A Sydney council’s staff protest a forced end ...
An unusually emotional meeting, and an absolutely appalling process
July 12, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2023, Councillors moved to tears over a move to evict people living on an industrial estate; Wellington Shire vows to hold nothing back in its fight over a native timber industry shutdown; A word of warning for the government about taking over council planning laws; Council and community partnerships delivering results; A Sydney council’s staff protest a forced end to hybrid working arrangements; Tasmania’s propos...
A perfect storm welfare crisis, and cost shift challenged
July 08, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn the weekend update for 8th July 2023, A regional council to test the market for its CEO position; Frankston Council responds to government intervention on a planning matter; A perfect storm welfare crisis described in Ballarat; A council calls for help on a government cost shift; A long serving Queensland mayors announce retirement; Crowds expected to witness the 3D printing of a council building; A war of words between a council and an airline continues; And democracy takes anoth...
🔒 A perfect storm welfare crisis, and cost shift challenged
July 08, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the weekend update for 8th July 2023, A regional council to test the market for its CEO position; Frankston Council responds to government intervention on a planning matter; A perfect storm welfare crisis described in Ballarat; A council calls for help on a government cost shift; A long serving Queensland mayors announce retirement; Crowds expected to witness the 3D printing of a council building; A war of words between a council an...
🔒 Councils in court, and an experiment stopped in its tracks
July 04, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Coming up on the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup: The City of Melbourne votes for stability with its choice of a new CEO; A release date revealed for the long-awaited Operation Sandon report; A regional council closes its public gallery, while another is challenged in the Supreme Court for a similar decision; An independent review into the financial model for local government in NSW to get under way soon; A controv...
Councils in court, and an experiment stopped in its tracks
July 04, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBComing up on the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup: The City of Melbourne votes for stability with its choice of a new CEO; A release date revealed for the long-awaited Operation Sandon report; A regional council closes its public gallery, while another is challenged in the Supreme Court for a similar decision; An independent review into the financial model for local government in NSW to get under way soon; A controversial child care decision at a Sydney council; wh...
🔒 Anger, outrage, and a clear threat to quality of life
June 30, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup today, Anger as Victoria refuses fast-tracked federal disaster funding; A new councillor elected in Greater Geelong, while a long-standing northeast councillor resigns; A council rejects a call for a municipal monitor; Mixed reaction from councils to preliminary flight paths for the new Western Sydney Airport; A Tasmanian mayor launches three court proceedings to overturn adverse conduct findings; A call for an entire WA ...
Anger, outrage, and a clear threat to quality of life
June 30, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn the Roundup today, Anger as Victoria refuses fast-tracked federal disaster funding; A new councillor elected in Greater Geelong, while a long-standing northeast councillor resigns; A council rejects a call for a municipal monitor; Mixed reaction from councils to preliminary flight paths for the new Western Sydney Airport; A Tasmanian mayor launches three court proceedings to overturn adverse conduct findings; A call for an entire WA Council to resign, while in Canada an entire counc...
Resignations, referrals, and a lack of intestinal fortitude
June 27, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBToday on the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup, IBAC passes on matters referred from the Moira Shire Council Commission of Inquiry; A councillor calls for municipal monitors at his own council; Councillor and CEO resignations; and another councillor removed from office; A council criticised for not standing up to hate; Snowy Valleys takes the next step toward a demerger; and much more from around the nation and beyond. Support the show Support the Roundup and get a...
🔒 Resignations, referrals, and a lack of intestinal fortitude
June 27, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup, IBAC passes on matters referred from the Moira Shire Council Commission of Inquiry; A councillor calls for municipal monitors at his own council; Councillor and CEO resignations; and another councillor removed from office; A council criticised for not standing up to hate; Snowy Valleys takes the next step toward a demerger; and much more from around the nation and beyond...
"Turkeys and Christmas" - proposed Council amalgamations
June 24, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOn the weekend update from the Roundup; Greater Geelong finally appoints a new CEO after an interrupted 10 month process; and flags a late reprieve for library funding in the Geelong budget; A Victorian council attracts national attention for its approach to a housing issue; Moorabool successfully prosecutes illegal waste dumpers; Council vacancies filled in Victoria and New South Wales; A councillor censured for misconduct; Queensland councils found to be in breach of internal audit r...
🔒 "Turkeys and Christmas" - proposed Council amalgamations
June 24, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the weekend update from the Roundup; Greater Geelong finally appoints a new CEO after an interrupted 10 month process; and flags a late reprieve for library funding in the Geelong budget; A Victorian council attracts national attention for its approach to a housing issue; Moorabool successfully prosecutes illegal waste dumpers; Council vacancies filled in Victoria and New South Wales; A councillor censured for misconduct; Queensland ...
Bonus episode: Major reforms proposed for local government in New Zealand
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBA bonus episode of the Roundup looking at the final report from New Zealand's Future of Local Government Panel, which makes sweeping recommendations for fundamental change in the sector. Joining Chris Eddy today is Dr Andy Asquith from the Curtin Institute of Public Policy to discuss the report's contents, and the likelihood that any meaningful change will eventuate. Access the report here: https://www.futureforlocalgovernment.govt.nz/ Shownotes/Summary: The Future of Local Government Re...
🔒 Bonus episode: Major reforms proposed for local government in New Zealand
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. A bonus episode of the Roundup looking at the final report from New Zealand's Future of Local Government Panel, which makes sweeping recommendations for fundamental change in the sector. Joining Chris Eddy today is Dr Andy Asquith from the Curtin Institute of Public Policy to discuss the report's contents, and the likelihood that any meaningful change will eventuate. Access the report here: https://www.futureforlocalgovernment.govt.nz/ Sho...
🔒 A "huge backflip" threatens council demergers
June 21, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In the midweek update from the Roundup, Stonnington City Council appoints its new CEO Wodonga looking for strength in numbers in its push for a new regional hospital Renewed calls for better governance training for prospective councillors A government backflip on demerger costs in NSW A call for a public inquiry into land valuations And a group of council members files a lawsuit against its own board of ethics. Support the Roundup and ...