Latest SOLGM News

Community engagement and emergency management in US

Mon, 22 Apr 2013

For Consultation: Long Term Planning Guides

Fri, 19 Apr 2013

Western Bay of Plenty wins New Zealand Leg

Fri, 19 Apr 2013

The Value of Community Development

Mon, 15 Apr 2013

Lean Thinking in SOLGM

Mon, 8 Apr 2013

New Working Parties Structure for SOLGM

Wed, 27 Mar 2013

Sound, prudent management in local government

Mon, 10 Dec 2012

Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill Now Law

Mon, 3 Dec 2012

Local Electoral Amendment Bill

Thu, 8 Nov 2012

The Local Electoral Amendment Bill 2012 received its first reading on 6 November. It has been referred to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee for consideration.

Select Committee Reports on Amendment Bill

Tue, 30 Oct 2012

The Select Committee has reported on the Local Government Bill ahead of schedule.

Insights from overseas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012

Karen Thomas, Chief Executive of SOLGM talks about her experience and what she learned from attending the ICMA Annual Conference and the SOLACE Summit earlier this month.

SOLGM supports Skilled Migrant Programme

Mon, 15 Oct 2012

SOLGM has recently provided Daphne Alburro the opportunity to gain New Zealand work experience through a six-week internship. Daphne is one of the 11 participants of the Victoria University's Skilled Migrant Programme.

Latest news from Financial Management Working Party

Thu, 11 Oct 2012

SOLGM at the Select Committee

Fri, 14 Sep 2012

Auckland's Rugby World Cup Team wins Supreme Award

Wed, 12 Sep 2012

The Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development together with Auckland Council, Auckland Waterfront, Auckland Transport and Regional Facilities win the Supreme Award at the SOLGM GHD Local Government Excellence Awards.

Excellence in Local Government Recognised

Tue, 11 Sep 2012

The SOLGM GHD Local Government Excellence Awards is the only award for local government that recognizes and celebrates innovation, excellence and creativity. The category winners and commendations were announced last 11 September.

SOLGM President Opening Remarks at the SOLGM Conference

Mon, 10 Sep 2012

SOLGM President Ross McLeod welcomes delegates to the 2012 SOLGM Annual Conference

30 Excellence Award Entries Received

Fri, 17 Aug 2012

A total of 30 entries across the four categories were submitted to this year's SOLGM GHD Local Government Excellence Awards.

New Alcohol Legislation Update

Fri, 17 Aug 2012

The new liquor legislation is currently before Parliament and is likely to be enacted over the next few months. SOLGM and LGNZ is assisting the Ministry of Justice in working through issues around the implementation of the new legislation.

New ITO for Local Government

Fri, 17 Aug 2012

Learning State is being absorbed by the ETITO and a new ITO will be formed under the name 'The Skills Organisation'.

Consultation on Phase 2 of the LGA Amendment Bill

Tue, 7 Aug 2012

SOLGM is working proactively on the planning, consultation, and decision-making requirements of Part Six of the Local Government Act.

July Newsletter now available online

Tue, 31 Jul 2012

Updates on Legal Compliance Programme

Thu, 26 Jul 2012

Press Council Adjudication on SOLGM's complaint

Thu, 26 Jul 2012

The Press Council released the adjudication stating that the complaint is upheld on the grounds of failure to seek or give a fair voice to the Society's view on the complaint filed by SOLGM against the National Business Review.

SOLGM Legal Compliance Programme

Tue, 3 Jul 2012

Local Government wins at IPANZ Awards

Mon, 2 Jul 2012

Greater Wellington Regional Council and Geoff Cooper, Chief Economist from Auckland Council, were announced winners of their respective categories

Hastings District Council beat Australian Councils to win Management Challenge

Mon, 25 Jun 2012

Hastings District Council's Synergy team won the Australasian finals of the 2012 LGMA Management Challenge in Melbourne last June 22

LGNZ and SOLGM Release Discussion Document

Tue, 19 Jun 2012

Local Government Reform Bill Introduced

Tue, 5 Jun 2012

A summary of what SOLGM is doing following the introduction of the Better Local Government bill.

Five Councils Recognised for Excellence

Thu, 17 May 2012

SOLGM congratulates Greater Wellington Regional, Mackenzie District, Timaru District, Christchurch City and Auckland Councils who were named finalists at the 2012 IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards.

Community Engagement Seminar

Wed, 18 Apr 2012

SOLGM Midlands Branch has arranged for a free seminar on community engagement.

2012 Overseas Manager Exchanges

Wed, 4 Apr 2012

Blair Dickie's experiences on an ICMA Exchange

Fri, 2 Mar 2012

Hutt City Judged Gold

Thu, 1 Mar 2012

SOLGM Meets the Minister

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

SOLGM's latest PULSE e-magazine now available

Wed, 1 Feb 2012

Download SOLGM's latest Pulse e-magazine here

Participate in the Transit of Venus Forum: 6-8 June, Gisborne

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

SOLGM is thrilled to offer two early to mid-career local government staff the opportunity to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Our Relationship with the Institute of Public Administration NZ (IPANZ)

Thu, 1 Dec 2011

SOLGM is sponsoring an IPANZ Excellence Award in 2012 - the Working Together for Better Services category.

Find out SOLGM's Latest News in our November newsletter

Wed, 30 Nov 2011

2011 SOLGM Conference Highlights

Wed, 30 Nov 2011

What a positive vibe at our conference in Rotorua!

SOLGM Members Heading for the United States

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

On 23 September, three further SOLGM members will head for the United States, as part of the SOLGM-ICMA exchange sponsored by the US State Department.

New SOLGM Chief Executive Announced

Wed, 24 Aug 2011

Karen Thomas has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Society.

SOLGM-ICMA Exchange 2011

Fri, 29 Jul 2011

Three SOLGM members went to America in April-May as part of a joint SOLGM-ICMA fellowship exchange, sponsored and paid for by the United States State Department.

SOLGM Chief Executive Retires

Wed, 6 Jul 2011

SOLGM Chief Executive RetiresThe SOLGM Executive Committee has accepted the resignation of David Smith, Chief Executive of SOLGM. David is retiring after 13 years of service with the Society...