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With just 20 days left of 2018, it’s time reflect on the year that’s been and start thinking ahead to how you want to grow and develop your career in 2019.
The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is still running and so far we’ve given away 7 of 12 of the daily prizes. You can enter each day by checking the SOLGM Facebook page
Lastly, try out the new HomeFit Online check recently launched by the New Zealand Green Building Council to see if the house you live in is warm, safe and dry.
How is your council managing assets and infrastructure?
This year, Auckland Council took out the Minister of Local Government’s Award for Innovation in Asset Management for the CFAME project.
The judges described the project as a significant step forward in the sound management of community facilities.
Does your Council have an excellent infrastructure strategy, asset plan, or demonstrate innovative use of asset related data? Why not consider submitting an entry for the Innovation in Asset & Infrastructure Award category of our 2019 Excellence Awards?
Find out more at SOLGM.org.nz/Awards2019
2018 Emerging Leader reflects on his experience
Applications are now open for our 2019 Brookfields Emerging Leader of the Year Award. The recipient will attend the 2019 ICMA Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.
2018 Brookfields Emerging Leader of the Year, Matt Keil, Senior Projects Engineer Water and Waste Services at Southland District Council, reflects on his experience at the ICMA Conference in Baltimore, US. Read the full story here.
Marlborough Colloquium – 25 – 26 January – Members Only
The Marlborough Colloquium will be held on the Friday 25 January and Saturday 26 January 2019 at the Marlborough Convention Centre in Blenheim and Chateau Marlborough.
The Colloquium includes a mix of business and social sessions including wine tasting at the Wine Station. Check out the Programme for the full list of topics and presenters.
The Colloquium is hosted by the SOLGM Top of the South Branch. Find out how to register
Major New Initiative to Improve New Zealand Homes
A significant new initiative to improve the nation’s homes was launched on Monday 19 November by the New Zealand Green Building Council.
For the very first time in New Zealand, Kiwis will be able to simply check any home to see if it is warm, safe and dry, thanks to the launch of the new project, called HomeFit. Read more about the initiative here.
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