Local government: Results of the 2005/06 audits Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 This is our report on the 2005/06 audits of the local government sector. Most of these audits were of regional and territorial local authorities and their…
Barriers and Enablers to Participation in Local Government: A Qualitive Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 The Department of Internal Affairs (The Department) wishes to enhance public participation in the local government process to achieve better long-term decision-making for sustainable communities. In June…
Inquiry Report: Matters arising from the 2006-16 Long-Term Council Community Plans Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 Long-term planning is not new for local authorities. They have been required to prepare long-term financial strategies since 1996, and they are now required to prepare…
Ministry of Health and district health boards: Effectiveness of the "Get Checked" diabetes programme Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 Diabetes is a major health issue for New Zealand. Reducing the incidence and effect of diabetes is one of the Government’s population health priorities. Diabetes is…
Envirolink evaluation 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2007 The Envirolink Scheme was set up in 2005 to promote the dual outcomes of increasing the return on investment in environmental research, science and technology (RS&T)…
Inquiry Report: Residential rates postponement Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2006 Since the Local Government Act 2002 was introduced, local authorities have adopted a variety of rates postponement policies. The Act allows local authorities to determine their…
Analysis of Community Outcomes from Draft Long-term Council Community Plans Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2006 The Local Government Act 2002 requires all local authorities to facilitate a process, at least once every six years, to identify community outcomes. This identifies the…
New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2006 The New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 was launched in June 2006 to provide an all-ages approach to suicide prevention. It builds on the gains made…
Local government: Results of the 2004-05 audits Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2006 This report is our annual report on the audits of the local government sector conducted for 2004-05. Most of these audits were of regional and territorial…
Te Whakamotuhaketanga Hapū: Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2006 Te Whakamotuhaketanga Hapū (TWH) Strategy (the Strategy) is a three-year strategy operated by the Department of Internal Affairs’ (DIA) Local Government and Community Branch (LG&C). The…