Local Government 

Register your dog and be a safe owner

10.06.2008

"It's a time of year when dog owners should register their dog and that's a good time to take stock of your dog and its environment," Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today.

Nanaia Mahuta is urging dog owners to register their pets before 1 July.

 

"I commend all the councils for their good work in registration and animal management. There are about 484,435 registered dogs in New Zealand. Christchurch City has the most at over 30,000. We know there... more +

It's not too late to apply for a rates rebate

04.06.2008

Local Government Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is not too late for people to apply for a rates rebate for this year.

"Applications for this financial year have to be received by local councils by 30 June, so eligible households still have three weeks to apply," Nanaia Mahuta said.

The government provided leadership on this issue in 2006 when, under the Rates Rebate Scheme we raised the annual rebate... more +

MP Counsels Rates Rebate Claims

03.04.2008

West Auckland people can still apply for a rates rebate of up to $500 for this rating year

West Auckland people can still apply for a rates rebate of up to $500 for this rating year.

Waitakere MP Lynne Pillay says applications for a rates rebate for the 2006/07 rating year can be made up until 30 June.

"You can get up to $500 off your rates bill if you're eligible,... more +

Making connections - Local Government

20.06.2008

Address to Local Government Chief Executives' Forum

20 June 2008, 2008, Wellington

Acknowledgements:

• SOLGM President, Steve Parry (CE, Gore District Council)
• SOLGM CE, David Smith
• Sue Piper (Chair, Local Government Commission)
• Gue... more +