National delegates
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The Local
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The Local August 08
The Local May 08
The Local February 08
The Local October 07
Auckland governance
PSA delegates meet with the commission
Some of the PSA delegates who met with the commission to talk about the PSA submission on Auckland governance.
PSA submission
Media coverage
PSA submission on Auckland governance - key points
What the PSA is saying to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance – a summary. Summary
Briefing to the new Minister of Local Government
The PSA briefing paper to the new minister highlights some of the key issues for members working in local government.
Local services at risk
The PSA is concerned that the appointment of ACT leader Rodney Hide will lead to the privatisation of local government services.More
Auckland City Council case highlights cost of contracting out
The millions of dollars the Auckland City Council is paying to former staff who have become consultants highlights the cost to the public of contracting out public services.
Staff at Auckland Museum shocked at prospect of job losses
Auckland Museum restructuring threatens the jobs of loyal and experienced staff.
PSA media release
NZ Herald story
Auckland region funding
The PSA prepared a submission on the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Bill. The bill establishes a statutory framework for funding community facilities or services that benefit the Auckland region.
PSA submission
Staff costs not to blame for rate rises
A report from the Local Government Rates Inquiry shows that local government staff costs are not responsible for rate rises.
Summary of findings
PSA media release
PSA response to review of local government law
The PSA supports the groundbreaking Local Government Act 2002 but says there is a need to both strengthen the “good employer” provisions. The PSA made several recommendations on the review of the Act.
PSA submission
Cutting staff sells communities short
Candidates who promote cuts in council staff and services are selling their communities short. More...
PSA submission to the Local Government Rates Inquiry
The PSA made a submission to the Local Government rates inquiry in April 2007. We opposed privatisation and called for a re-think of local government funding.
Local Government Rates Inquiry
The PSA made a submission to the Local Government rates inquiry in April 2007. We opposed privatisation and called for a re-think of local government funding.
PSA submission
The changing interface between central and local government
A PSA Journal article by Christine Cheyne of Massey University.