Topic: Local Government

Introduction

Local government engagement is critical to a national approach to sustainability. 

Sustainable Future Publications

Report 3: Supporting Local Government - Existing Initiatives for Sustainable Development

Sustainable Future Background Research

Resources

Timeline

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Links

• LGNZ: Local Government New Zealand represents the national interests of all 85 councils of New Zealand.
• SOLGM: The New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers
• DIA: The Department of Internal Affairs facilitates contact between local authorities and government agencies involved in the Community Outcomes Processes
• ICLEI: Communities for Climate Protection - New Zealand (CCP-NZ) is a voluntary programme which aims to empower local government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from councils' operations and from their communities through a strategic milestones framework designed for both territorial authorities and regional councils.
   

Last updated 27 March 2008.