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Following the destructive earthquake last Saturday in Christchurch and the outlying areas, local government officers have worked tirelessly alongside other agencies to help rebuild the Canterbury c

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced the delegations for new Associate Education Minister, Rodney Hide.

As part of its drive to deliver better frontline public services, the Government today announced a review of spending on policy advice across its departments and agencies, which increased significa

The final structure of Auckland's council controlled organisations was agreed to by Cabinet yesterday, says Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide.

Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced that the Government is seeking public submissions on the Regulatory Responsibility Bill.

Today the Remuneration Authority released its determination on elected member remuneration in the new Auckland Council, providing greater clarity and certainty for those looking to stand in the Oct

The Labour Party's claims surrounding Auckland Council transition costs show a fundamental misunderstanding of the numbers involved, says Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide.

Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today announced the cost of funding the Auckland Transition Agency's (ATA) transition work, a figure significantly less than estimated by the Royal Commissi

Today's report back of the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill by the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee shows the Government is listening to community concerns and acting on them sa

The Government's new Productivity Commission will boost New Zealand's economic performance and provide a steady stream of independent policy advice, Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide sa

The Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today introduced to Parliament a Bill to amend the Local Government Act 2002 to improve the transparency, accountability and financial management of

Local Government Minister Hon Rodney Hide today rejected Phil Goff's policy of having the Mayor of Auckland sit in on Cabinet Committees.

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced the appointment of Commissioners and their terms of reference to oversee Environment Canterbury and fix Can

The passing of the Government's Environment Canterbury (Temporary Commissioners and Improved Water Management) Bill through Parliament today is the first step to improving Canterbury's water manage

Commissioners are to be appointed to replace the Environment Canterbury Council and given additional powers under proposed special legislation to address urgent problems with water management in Ca

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have rejected suggestions that the new structure of the Auckland Council would result in an increased tax liability. &nbs

A new Productivity Commission will be set up early next year to help boost New Zealand’s economic performance across the public and private sectors, Finance Minister Bill English and Regulatory R

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.

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.

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

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

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 Cant

 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.