Download or read book Local Government Politics in New Zealand written by Graham William Arthur Bush and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thye revolutionary restructuring of the [local goverrnment] system in 1989 and the introduction of complementary managerial, operational and financial reforms have invigorated local government as never before in New Zealand's history. Public participation in the annual planning process, debate over the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi, and moves to win for local government its righful place in the constitutional sun spell the end of apathy about local bodies - they can no longer be viewed merely as uncontroversial providers of mundane services. ... Special emphasis is given [in this edition] to recent history, reformed structures and processes, the people involved and their roles, and the political setting within which local bodies meet the needs of their communities. ..."--Back cover.
Download or read book Empowering Communities written by Jean Drage and published by Victoria University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The changes in representation, participation, and ongoing reforms in the local government of New Zealand over the past two decades are discussed in this book. Contributors include both observers and participants in local government -- from academics and people involved in policy development to advocates for the sector and the workers themselves.
Download or read book Local Government and Politics in New Zealand written by Graham William Arthur Bush and published by . This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Along a Fault line written by Jean Drage and published by Dunmore Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government in New Zealand is experiencing major upheaval. The creation of an urban unitary council for Auckland, the overthrow of elected representation for the Canterbury region, and other instances of intrusion of central government power into local councils (e.g for managing earthquake recovery and the Rugby World Cup) indicate a seismic shift in the foundations of local government in New Zealand. A major review announced in 2011 signals an imminent shakeup of this tier of government. These developments demand robust analysis and innovative responses. This collection addresses fundamental questions about what the appropriate structure and role of local government should be in contemporary New Zealand. Who should decide about the local in our lives? Should Auckland Council be the model for other parts of the country? What is the future for regions? New Zealand's leading local government scholars provide a context for and tease out the underlying themes that make New Zealand's local government distinctive. This book will inform decision-makers, scholars and students and those with an interest in the level of government that most directly affects our daily lives.
Download or read book Government and Politics in Aotearoa and New Zealand written by Janine Hayward and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The principle guide to the political context, institutions and processesz of government in New Zealand. It provides readers with a clear and comprehensive introduction to the history, theory and knowledge required to understand the New Zealand political system."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book A Balancing Act written by Jean Drage and published by Institute of Policy Studies Victoria University of Welling. This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Zealand's local government has been through a significant period of change in the last three decades, change that has seen this tier of government restructured, reformed and refocused. Dr Jean Drage considers the debate that has arisen over recent years about the role of councillors in local government and argues for the representative role to be strengthened.
Download or read book New Century Local Government written by Graham Sansom and published by Commonwealth Secretariat. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Democratic decentralisation through ‘conventional’ institutions of local government is facing increasing challenges, whether from financial pressures, questions of representativeness, difficult central-local relations and from a perhaps growing belief that local government has failed to realise its potential and there may be better ways of achieving societal goals. It is clear there is need to contemplate quite radical change to ensure local government becomes or remains ‘fit for purpose’. This collection of papers illustrates the way in which the role of local government is evolving in different parts of the Commonwealth and provides practical examples of new local government at work. It showcases emerging practice, and highlights success stories from new ways of working and challenges confronting local government in both developed and developing countries. New Century Local Government makes a very valuable contribution to helping understand the changing role of local government, and will ensure that practitioners are up-to-date with the most innovative initiatives in local government planning and administration.
Download or read book Local Government in New Zealand written by Jean Drage and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government in New Zealand faces major challenges. Among the most pressing are continual legislative change, threats to its autonomy, the gradual erosion of community voices in council planning and decision-making, and the need for funding solutions to ensure property rates remain affordable. As well, there is an urgent need for a more coordinated approach across central government on major policy issues such as climate change and housing. This book exposes these challenges and proposes and debates solutions for the future of our local government. Strong local government is vital for ensuring economic growth across and within regions and local communities, for enhancing community wellbeing, for funding and providing the infrastructure needed for, in some cases, rapidly growing and diverse communities, for ensuring our environment is valued and protected, and for planning for development in a time of constraint on resources. This book is a 'one-stop information shop' on local government that can be used by those who regularly interact with or study this area of government, by those working within local authorities, and by those who actively work to ensure their communities grow in a sustainable way.
Download or read book The Political Economy of Local Government written by Brian Dollery and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dollery (economics, U. of New England, Australia) and Wallis (economics, Otago U., New Zealand) attempt to explain local policy formation and outcomes from a variety of economic models, including the theory of fiscal federalism, the market failure paradigm, and the "new institutional economics." Particularly referring to local government reforms in the U.K. and New Zealand, the authors look at the extent to which minimalist and activist approaches to matching local functions to local capacity can be related to the different styles of policy leadership that may be required to advance reform. In contrast to many of their colleagues, they stress the uses of social capital to be used by localities to exploit comparative institutional advantage. c. Book News Inc.
Download or read book The Fourth Labour Government written by Martin Holland and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth Labour Government ranks as one of New Zealand's great reforming governments. It has transformed the management of the economy and has brought radical changes in many areas of public policy. This second edition of The Fourth Labour Government has been updated to account for the major changes in direction shown by this innovative governing body in its second term in office. Part I addresses the electorate, the party system, and public policy. Part II examines policy reform in the state sector, education, health system, local government, and changes in fiscal policy and economic management.
Download or read book Local Authorities Law in New Zealand written by Kenneth Aitken Palmer and published by Thomson Brookers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 1236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local Authorities Law in New Zealand is Kenneth Palmer's third treatise on the law relating to local government and local authorities. The previous treatises, published in 1978 and 1993 respectively, were highly both regarded works in their field. The new book deals with all aspects of the law affecting local authorities, it discusses and analyses the changes that have occurred in this area of the law. The commentary also encompasses significant recent events that have impacted on local authorities including the unification of the Auckland Council, and the earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011 which gave rise to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011. Local Authorities Law in New Zealand is an invaluable resource for lawyers, local authorities, policy advisors, students and anyone who is interested in an authoritative commentary on Local Authorities Law.
Download or read book Mythbusters written by Local Government New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are councils in New Zealand doing? This report has been designed to examine common assumptions about local government and ask how true they in fact are.
Download or read book Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand written by David G. McGee and published by Dunmore Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reform of Local Government written by New Zealand Local Government Association and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women and Representation in Local Government written by Barbara Pini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together international experts to examine and compare women in local government and features case studies on the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Australia and New Zealand.
Download or read book Local Government Law in New Zealand written by Kenneth Aitken Palmer and published by Lawbook Company. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1978, this edition has been revised to take account of the 'unparalleled' reform of local government law between 1984 and 1989. Palmer, associate professor of law at the University of Auckland, covers the full range of local government powers and functions. Appendices include a list of regional and territorial authorities. Includes tables of cases, statutes, regulations and abbreviations. Published simultaneously in paperback.
Download or read book Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Governments written by Sadioglu, Ugur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government can be defined as a public entity acting as the sub-unit of a state or of a region, charged with the task of enforcing public policies. There have been many reforms of local government in recent years from the grassroots-led movement that took root in the 90’s to the overarching effects of globalization and decentralization. Local governments must adapt their practices in order to most effectively provide for their constituents. Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Government addresses the effects of recent reforms in the political-administrative system of local governments and politics as well as future outlooks. It reviews the challenges, innovations, and lessons from local governments while providing theoretical perspectives on methods for positive reform. This book is a critical reference source for policy makers, government organizations, professionals, and actors in both local and international politics.