The Minister of Local Government, Rodney Hide, has welcomed the release today of the Local Government Commission's decisions on Auckland local board numbers, wards and boundaries.

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11 March, 2010

Speech to Robert Walters CFO Breakfast Series

Speech to Robert Walters CFO Breakfast Series Tower Building 22 Fanshawe Street Auckland

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5 March, 2010

Speech to Local Government Chief Officers Group

Speech to Local Government Chief Officers Group Conference Room, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin

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1 March, 2010

Council Controlled Organistions will be transparent and accountable

Local Government Minister Hon Rodney Hide, welcomes the release today by the Auckland Transition Agency of the Discussion Document: Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) of Auckland Council.

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26 February, 2010

Local Boards move a step closer

Hon Rodney Hide, Minister of Local Government, welcomed the release today of the Auckland Transition Agency Discussion Document Auckland Council local boards.

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24 February, 2010

New guidelines for organisations to certify disability assist dogs

Organisations wishing to seek authorisation to train and certify disability assist dogs now have a set of guidelines to follow.

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19 February, 2010

Govt releases resource management reports

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today released the findings of independent reviews initiated in October last year into the performances of Environment Canterbury and the Far North District Council.

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11 February, 2010

Speech to Taradale Rotary Club

Speech to Taradale Rotary Club - Regulatory Reform and Local Government

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17 December, 2009

First Reading Speech (Auckland Law Reform) Bill

This Bill completes the legislative framework for implementing the Government's decisions on governance arrangements for a greater Auckland. It builds on the two previous Auckland governance Bills considered by the House this year.

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3 December, 2009

Minister announces decisions on third Auckland bill

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has announced Cabinet decisions for a third bill to complete the legislative framework for the reform of Auckland's governance.

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20 November, 2009

Speech to the Passing Go Conference

Speech to the Passing Go Conference - Social and Community Wellbeing in the New Auckland Council

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16 November, 2009

Govt announces Environment Canterbury review team

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced the members of the review team that will investigate Environment Canterbury's poor performance.

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28 October, 2009

Reforms to help keep rate rises under control

Local government reforms agreed by Cabinet this week will give ratepayers more say in how councils spend their money, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said today.

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28 October, 2009

Govt initiates Environment Canterbury performance review

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced a formal investigation into Environment Canterbury because its poor performance is holding the Canterbury region back.

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23 October, 2009

Rates challenges for local government

Minister comments on analysis of the 2009-19 Long Term Council Community Plans

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21 October, 2009

Illuminating local government - a brighter future for commercial ratepayers

Speech to Property Council New Zealand breakfast meeting

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9 October, 2009

Speech to Insurance & Lending Group Seminar, North Shore, Auckland

Speech to Insurance & Lending Group Seminar about Auckland governance

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7 October, 2009

Speech to Retirement Villages Association Managers' Forum

Speech to Retirement Villages Association Managers' Forum, Glenburn Village, New Lynn, Auckland

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6 October, 2009

Speech to NZ Companion Animal Conference, Auckland

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide outlines his approach to dog control laws and regulations

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25 September, 2009

Establishing a New Auckland Council and Local Boards

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to speak here today.

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16 September, 2009

Auckland changes will not affect water supply and parks

Minister corrects statements from ARC Chairman about Auckland's water supply and parks

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14 September, 2009

Cabinet responds to public's views on Auckland boundaries

Local Government Minister announces decisions on Auckland boundaries

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7 September, 2009

Speech to Society of Local Government Managers Annual Conference, 7 September

Speech to SOLGM Annual Conference, Palmerston North, 7 September

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4 September, 2009

Real local authority, strong regional government

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Associate Minister John Carter are welcoming and endorsing the report of the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee. John Carter is also the former chair of the Select Committee.

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28 August, 2009