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2018 is moving quickly and it’s hard to believe we are already in August!
The countdown is truly on until the 2018 SOLGM Annual Summit - with less than 5 weeks to go, make sure you register today for this unmissable event!
Check out the BERL Award winners, download the new Events and Programmes Wall Chart and if you are attending Summit, be sure to send us some images and video footage to showcase your Council.
Executive Leadership Programme
Applications are also open for our exclusive Executive Leadership Programme. The Programme, for Tier 2 or Tier 3 managers, uses the latest in brain-based science and leadership effectiveness to get results and drive behavioural change. You may be interested in this programme for yourself, or for your Tier 2 managers (and some Tier 3 managers may also qualify). Applications close 24th September.
Never miss an event!
Download the 2018 – 2019 SOLGM Events and Programme Wall Chart to see all upcoming events and programmes on offer.
IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards 2018
A huge congratulations to the councils who were winners and finalists at the IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards 2018, held in Wellington on 25 July:
In the Digital Excellence category, New Plymouth District Council was a finalist for their “Building a Digital Plan” project
In the Engagement Excellence category two councils, Gisborne District Council [“WTF Tairawhiti: Long Term Plan Early Engagement Campaign”] and Christchurch City Council [ "Newsline – an online news channel connecting the people of Christchurch with the Council, their community and their city”] were finalists. Gisborne won the category!
BERL Awards focus on Māori participation
Congratulations to Gina McGrath, Customer Service Lead at Central Hawke's Bay District Council, and Kitea Tipuna, Economic Development and Engagement Manager at Wairoa District Council, recipients of the BERL 2018 SOLGM Summit Awards.
Award recipients were required to outline how Māori can participate in and contribute to the development of the community. Read more.
How well do you know your community?
With only 5 weeks to go, it is time to get your registration in for the 2018 SOLGM Annual Summit in Queenstown.
As local government professionals, understanding the diversity of our communities is essential. But how do we get to know our communities, and how do we address the diverse needs of varied cultures and groups? How can we use data to understand the dynamics of our communities? And what is the impact of technology on the way we engage?
The Summit will provide you with ideas, approaches and new strategies to better understand and serve your communities, including ways to harness community enthusiasm and capability to achieve objectives and maintain value for your ratepayers.
You can register on our website. We look forward to seeing you there!
Showcase your Council at the 2018 SOLGM Annual Summit - Call for images
Our Summit this year is all about diversity, understanding our communities, and how to best serve them.
We want to know what's going on in your community. Who are your people? What do they do? How do they celebrate life? What makes your community interesting and vibrant?
Please send in your images or video footage and we will showcase them on the big screen at Summit. These could be photos from street parades, community events, ceremonies, or from news footage. They could be of people; workers, families, individuals, young and old. These are just some of the ideas.
Please send your images and footage to info@solgm.org.nz by Friday 17 August.
Upcoming Events
Community Plan Forum, 13 August – 14 August in Rotorua
For local government professionals focusing on the trends and issues that will arise in the 2021-31 LTPs, including lessons from the 2018 LTP processes, making the LTP a living document, and some of the best stories of community engagement. Register today
LG Accelerated Leadership Programme – West Coast South Island Region, 23 August
This five-month programme, developed in association with the Capability Group, is for those in leadership roles in local government, including those managing project teams.
LG Accelerated Leadership Programme – Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region, 24 August
This five-month programme, developed in association with the Capability Group, is for those in leadership roles in local government, including those managing project teams.
Webinar: Climate Change – Related Scenario Analysis for Local Government: An indication of possible outcomes, 30 August
This webinar will explore the benefits to local government of climate scenario analysis. It will explain why climate scenario analysis is crucial to understanding how the risks and opportunities of climate change might impact on the business of local government. Register today
Until next time!
The SOLGM Team
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