There’s now less than a year to 30 June 2021 and the last stop on Taituarā’s Road to 2021 is the Last Stop for LTP ’21 Forum – a last chance to discuss some of the core factors that will shape the 2021 LTP.


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There’s now less than a year to 30 June 2021 and the last stop on Taituarā’s Road to 2021 is the Last Stop for LTP ’21 Forum – a last chance to discuss some of the core factors that will shape the 2021 LTP.

This recording is in a modular format – each with a theme or challenge that will flavour the way you approach the 2021 LTP. Topics include:

  • the economy post-Covid
  • reflecting Covid in the 21 LTP
  • wellbeing, outcomes and the LTP
  • some things to remember when engaging on the ‘21 LTP
  • climate change in the LTP
  • and, of course, the usual updates from the Audit Office and from Taituarā.

This online recording will be relevant to anyone involved in their council's LTP.

Session One: The LTP Post-Covid

Welcome and Introduction to the Session
Raymond Horan, Chief Advisor, Taituarā

The Economy Post-Covid
Ganesh Nana, Principal Economist, BERL

To open the module we begin with some reflections on the developing post-Covid economy, what it means for local communities, and other aspects of the economic backdrop for the LTP. Ganesh will also reflect on the work BERL are doing to produce the 2020 edition of the adjustors and cost index.

The LTP Post-Covid

Raymond Horan, Chief Advisor, Taituarā

The key messages from Taituarā’s upcoming practice note on Covid-19, the recovery and the 2021 LTP and key challenges – with a few obiter dicta thrown in.

The LTP Post-Covid – Sector Panel

Michael Hodder, Community Services Group Manager, Rangitikei District Council
David McCorkindale, Group Manager Customer and Strategy, Horowhenua District Council
Peter Ryan, Corporate Performance Manager, Christchurch City Council

Some practitioner tips and for approaching an LTP in an era of especially imperfect information and more than usually limited time.

Summing Up

End of Session One


Session Two: Well-being, Community and the LTP

Introduction to the Session

Well-being, Outcomes and the LTP

Kate Macnaught, Manager Sector Improvement, Taituarā
Dr Mike Reid, Principal Advisor, Local Government New Zealand
Susan Edwards, Community Development Manager, Tasman District Council

A panel discussion on the ‘well-being LTP’ what it means in practice, and how councils might reflect their approach to community well-being in their LTP.

Office of the Auditor-General Update
Hugh Jory, Sector Manager – Local Government, Office of the Auditor-General

A session informing and reminding you what you can expect from your audit provider, and the Office of the Auditor-General in the next ten months Including financial and infrastructure strategies, the consultation documents and other things that the auditors look for when they are auditing the future.

Engagement on the LTP – Some Things to Remember

Raymond Horan, Chief Advisor, Taituarā
Jonathan Salter, Partner, Simpson Grierson

A few things to remember about the engagement on the LTP and some lessons from previous LTP rounds. This session will have an audience participation component.

End of the Session

Session Three: Climate Change and the LTP

Introduction to the Session

Climate Change in the LTP – Taituarā’s Advice
Raymond Horan, Chief Advisor, Taituarā

The key messages from Taituarā’s upcoming practice note on climate change in the 2021 LTP

Climate Change in the LTP Panel

Kristin Aitken, Sector Manager – Local Government, Office of the Auditor-General
Dr Chris Cameron, Climate Change Champion Nelson City Council
Dr Brandy Griffin, Principal Advisor Climate Change, Kapiti Coast District Council

A panel providing practical perspectives and other useful tips as you weave climate change into your LTP ‘story’.

What’s Coming Up From Taituarā?
Chelsey Reid, Policy Advisor – Sector Improvement., Taituarā

And to finish, an update on Taituarā, its good works for and on behalf of the sector, and on assorted matters from within the Wellington “beltway”.

Summing Up

End of Session