In this SOLGM News, view the draft SOLGM Submission on the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/Te Waihanga Bill. Check out upcoming SOLGM events including the fast-selling Climate Change and Local Government Forum, the annual Future Workforce Forum which is an absolute must if you are working in the HR space and some great workshops on offer.
Lastly, are you working with children? Get the skills you need to keep children safe with the Safeguarding Children's e-learning programme.
Draft SOLGM Submission on the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/Te Waihanga Bill
The Finance and Expenditure Commission has called for submissions on the above bill. This Bill establishes the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission to to coordinate, develop and promote an approach to infrastructure and the services that result from the infrastructure, that improves the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
We support the headline policy intent but are concerned the Bill is almost silent on local government’s role as a provider of infrastructure. We make a number of recommendations that we consider better incorporate local government perspectives into the work of the Commission.
Submissions close on 17 May. To help SOLGM meet this deadline please return any comment to raymond.horan@solgm by 5.00pm on 9 May.
Navigating the Political Management Relationship for Senior Managers -12 June – Wellington
This one-day workshop for all senior managers reveals the management choices CEs, senior managers - and those aspiring to a senior management career in New Zealand Local Government – have working at “the apex” to lead successful and effective political-management organisations. It outlines how to develop and negotiate effective strategies for success in a political-management career. Find out more
Future Workforce Forum – 13 – 14 June – Wellington
Future Workforce Forum is the place to meet council HR, OD and LD council colleagues, explore the big people issues, get inspired and get the access leading thinking and tools to help with the coming year. With some big legislative changes, a tight labour market, ongoing discussions about pay and equity, a focus on how councils can compete for talent, and a rapidly changing learning environment there is plenty to keep up with. Register now
Project Management – 18 – 19 June – Wellington This workshop is designed for councils and is based on years of experience of working with councils on real projects. It will also teach highly experienced Project Managers some simple, fast and effective tools and techniques that work. Register here
Climate Change and Local Government Forum – 27 – 28 June
Tickets are selling fast - don’t miss out! Last year this event sold out and we had to turn people away. Just some of the fantastic speakers and topics you’ll hear on the day:
Judy Lawrence’s session on the cascading impacts and implications for Aotearoa
The potential effects on drinking water supplies from droughts – Wageed Kamish, Tonkin Taylor
Climate change and its impact on Maori – Hear about the Deep South Challenge Vision Matauranga Programme and the Ngai Tahu climate Change Strategy.
Honourable James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change will speak on opportunities and challenges in Climate Change
SOLGM are happy to promote the Safeguarding Children Initiative:
Safeguarding Children Initiative is New Zealand’s only provider of child protection eLearning. Our courses are for everyone – and anyone – who comes into contact with children and young people, as a professional or volunteer. Developed by nationally-recognised experts with in depth frontline experience. Gain the skills to become confident and competent in recognising possible child abuse and neglect, and know what to do about it. Together we can make a difference for our tamariki and New Zealand’s most vulnerable. Find out more
