2009 Local Government Communication Forum
Communicating in Challenging Economic and Political Times
Dates: 16-17 July 2009
Venue: The Duxton Hotel, Wellington
Cost: $800 plus GST ($750.00 for SOLGM members)
Download Forum Programme (PDF, 2.8 mb)
FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1
- Newcomers Breakfast
- Colin James – ‘On the Far Side’
- Handling Opposition to Controversial Projects – Alan Seay, Meridian Energy
- Case Studies in Cost-Effective Communications - Wellington City Mission, RNZSPCA, and The Life Flight Trust
- Networking Challenge and Dinner
Day 2
- Communicating Across a Divided Community - Dunedin City Council
- Develop your Core Communication Skills - Speaking and Writing Creatively
- Virtual Connections – Working with Communities - Catherine Arrow, PRINZ
- Change Communication - Raphael Hilbron, Senate Communication Counsel
Download Forum Programme (PDF, 2.8 mb)
Best of the Best Awards
Enter this year's Best of the Best Awards and win!
- Best Media Release - winner will receive $5000 worth of classified advertising space.
- Best Council Newsletter – winner will receive $3000 worth of printing services.
- Best LTCCP Communication/Consultation/Engagement Plan for the Draft LTCCP – winner will receive $2000 worth of design services.
Download Best of the Best Awards Entry Pack (PDF 236 kb)
Registration
Don't miss out, register now! To register:
- Post or fax registration form included in the Forum programme OR
- Do it online
For more information contact:
Fiona McDonald
Event Co-ordinator
Email: fmcdonald@solgm.org.nz
DDI: 04 978 1289, Fax: 04 494 6259
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