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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…

The Smoke is Clearing: Anniversary Report 2005

A first anniversary report assessing impacts of the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act (2003) has found strong public support, increasing patronage trends in bars, and no significant…

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…