These seminars are a must-attend for those who manage or contribute to the development of LTPs.
- 01 Nov 2016
- 09:00 - 15:30
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- Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand
- 480.00 (plus GST) Members
- 560.00 (plus GST) Non Members
About this event
Key points from our reviewed suite of long-term plan guides will be covered within our seminars. Sessions include: financial management and strategies, infrastructure strategies, consultation documents, the audit process and bringing the LTP together.
The long-term plan is a chance for councils to look ahead and address arising issues. These seminars will ultimately allow councils to consider how best to approach the long term plan and provide practical examples.
Don’t forget to add this seminar to your calendar by clicking the “Save to your Calendar” link above and then double clicking the downloaded file.
Please contact events@taituara.org.nz if you are wanting to register for this seminar and are from any of the below organisations:
- OAG
- PwC
- Audit New Zealand
- Other non-council organisations
Note we are also holding a supplementary LTP 101 webinar series prior to this workshop, you can find more information on the series here.
Who should attend this forum?
Good long-term planning integrates all of the LTP content into a single coherent story for the community. These seminars are a must
attend event for anyone who will manage or contribute to the development of the LTP including:
- LTP Project Managers
- Strategic and policy advisors and analysts
- Members and contributors of LTP project teams, including finance and asset managers and officers
Please note this seminar is also being held in the following locations:
Auckland - 17 November
Christchurch - 3 November
Palmerston North- 16 November
If you have any queries please email events@taituara.org.nz or call 04-978-1273
Presenters
Raymond Horan
Chief Advisor, Taituarā Read ProfileRaymond Horan
Chief Advisor, Taituarā- raymond.horan@taituara.org.nz
Raymond re-joined Taituarā in June 2014 as Sector Improvement Manager, before commencing his current role as Chief Advisor at Taituarā. He has spent most of the last 20 years in local government related roles, most recently with the Department of Internal Affairs.
He describes his job as two-thirds providing assistance to the local government sector and one-third providing advice to central government on local government matters. His ambition is to help develop a Local Government Act that doesn’t require changes every 18 months. He asks that you wish him well with this task.
Shivani Makwana
Advisor, Sector Improvement Read ProfileShivani Makwana
Advisor, Sector ImprovementShivani joined Taituarā in September 2015 as our Advisor, Sector Improvement. Her role involves providing sound advice and guidance to the sector. She is excited about joining our team, and having the opportunity to further work with local authorities. Shivani holds a Master of Arts in European studies with Distinction, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and European Languages and Cultures from the University of Canterbury. Her passion for local government brings relevant experience to a newly created role.
Stephen Halliwell
Principal, Workingsmarter Ltd Read ProfileStephen Halliwell
Principal, Workingsmarter LtdStephen Halliwell has worked for many councils across the Motu, specialising in local government financial and risk management. He has worked in local and central government, licensing trusts, electricity and health sectors, bringing more than 30 years’ experience of much change. Currently Stephen chairs Clutha’s Risk and Assurance Committee and is providing leadership to Hamilton on its three waters reform journey.
Stephen is a leader experienced in dealing with complex situations, with many stakeholders, in highly visible community and political environments
Sarah Markley
Sector Manager Read ProfileSarah Markley
Sector Manager- sarah.markley@oag.govt.nz
Sarah joined the Office of the Auditor-General in 2007. Before joining the Office, Sarah was an Audit Manager at Audit New Zealand.
As a Sector Manager in the Local Government team, Sarah is responsible for developing and maintaining the audit methodology for the audit of long-term plans (LTPs), including amendments.
She is also responsible for the Auckland Council Group and the councils and associated entities in the Northland region, the Department of Conservation, and stakeholder engagement with Society of Local Government Managers (Taituarā).
Sarah also provides support to the Secretariat of the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI).