As we continue to mourn all over NZ, shocked by the terrorist attack on Muslim mosques in Christchurch last week we will be experiencing a range of emotions. While we struggle to understand how this could happen in our place, we realise that our work in local government puts us closer to the face of our communities than most. Reflect on the importance and privilege of our roles, to serve our communities, by providing infrastructure, regulation and services that enable people to live their lives. But infrastructure, regulation and services are hollow without the people it is provided for.
Going about our daily lives in the belief that we will be safe to do so, gives us pause to reflect on why the Muslim congregations of Christchurch were not safe on Friday. For the good of our communities, and for all of us within them we, the local government professionals of New Zealand must deepen our understanding and sharpen our practice in building community cohesion and valuing our diversity. We must all be safe or none of us are safe.
He aha te mea nui o tea o? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
Assalaamu Alaikum
Kia kaha Christchurch
Gala Dinner - 11 April
It's less than four weeks until our 2019 Gala Dinner. Have you secured your ticket yet. We'll be acknowledging the amazing projects and people that contribute to making our communities better better places to live and work. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of glitz, glamour and celebration. Find out more
Rating KnowHow e-learning course
The Rating KnowHow e-learning course is now available! Early bird enrolment offer - 10% discount on each seat purchased - valid until 18th of April 2019. This course provides an insight into the setting, assessment and collection of rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, and also includes supporting resources and associated links. Find out more
Last chance:Contract Management – 21 -22 March - Wellington
For those within councils who are involved with contracts and procurement. This workshop covers how to negotiate, monitor and manage effective contracts with suppliers. Register
PricewaterhouseCoopers Chief Executives Forum – 11 April – Auckland
Hear from a host of sector Chief Executives who, like you, are dealing with the unique demands of managing at the highest level in local government. Register
Executive Leaders Masterclass – 11 April - Auckland
Exploring current issues for senior leaders including how to influence and impact the sector. The Executive Leaders Masterclass runs concurrently with the Chief Executive Forum, with some shared sessions, and joint lunch and breaks to maximise networking at the senior level. Find out more
