Online events directory
Ask the Expert – Child and Youth Well-being Strategy
Taituarā has been working alongside the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) and their Child and Youth Well-being work. Join us to hear about the important links between this and the activities in our public libraries and community services. This presentation will then be followed by a local government case study from Paula Eskett, the Library Manager at Waimakariri District Council.
2021 Online Community Plan Forum
This is the first Community Plan Forum following the 2021-31 Long-term Plan. This will be a great opportunity to reflect on the experiences of this year’s work – what worked, what didn’t, and how Taituarā might support you with your council’s future Long-term Plans.
Ask the Expert: The Importance of Data
As part of the joint initiative with Pubic Libraries New Zealand (PLNZ), and funded by the National Libraries Partnership Programme and the Department of Internal Affairs, Taituarā is pleased to present the first webinar in our Ask the Expert series. Shaun Hendy will demonstrate the importance of data being used in decision making and help develop thinking on how to use data to assist decision making in local government and councils.
BERL 2021: The Post-adjustors Update
BERL’s 2021 forecasts for the economy and movements in the key input costs for local authorities have been released. This webinar will provide an overview of the economic situation, and what the means for your bottom lines.
2021 Online Funding and Rating Forum
This forum is for those who work in, or need to know about the mission critical, field of funding and rating.
As always the Forum is an exciting blend of theoretical and practical presentations that mix the policy and practice of funding and rating.
Protecting our crowded places
The New Zealand Police has developed a strategy called ‘Protecting Crowded Places from Attack’.
Inspector Brent Register joins us to talk about protecting our crowded places in this free webinar.
Healthy Thinking & Psychological First Aid
We understand that council staff are under sustained pressure because of lockdowns and COVID-19, on top of pressure and uncertainty caused by the various reviews.
This webinar will provide staff with some practical tips for identifying if their mental well-being is compromised and tools to address it.
The COVID-19 Delta Level Two restrictions and employment law
Lucy Jenkins of Simpson Grierson will present and provide answers to the many questions you may have in relation to COVID-19 Delta Level Two Restrictions and Employment Law.
Climate Change and Local Government Forum
Climate change is the ‘nuclear free’ issue of our age and local government is at the leading edge of responding to climate change. Taituarā is hosting this year’s Climate Change and Local Government Forum in a digital format.
Māori Wards Consultation – stage two
Amanda Shaw and Dominic Tay from the Department of Internal Affairs are presenting on proposed changes for aligning the processes for Māori wards and constituencies with general wards and constituencies.
The history and context of Whenua Māori
An understanding of Whenua Māori is critical to meeting the requirements of the Rating of Whenua Māori Amendment Act. This webinar is delivered by those who work with Whenua Māori and its owners on a day-to-day basis.
Rating of Whenua Māori – some things to be getting on with
Join Keith Miller, Principal Policy Analyst at the Department of Internal Affairs to talk about the Local Government Rating (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act.
What’s happening with the Holiday Act?
Representatives from Simpson Grierson share information on the Holidays Act reform and what this means for the sector.
Promoting well-being through shovel ready projects
Can ‘shovel-ready’ projects provide meaningful jobs AND be sustainable? Sam Judd will talk about his work with Te Mahere Whakauka – The Hope Project to restore communities and the local environment.
The next three years: the policy environment for local government
This webinar is essential viewing for those who want to maintain a close watch on the Government’s priorities for the local government sector over the next three years, and for those who want to contribute to the discussions.
Privacy law and information risk
Join representatives from Simpson Grierson and ALGIM as they share information on privacy law and how to manage risks around data privacy and cybersecurity within the sector.
Making progress on the Critical Transitions
Join Dr Stephanie Pride, author of Navigating Critical 21st Century Transitions, for this free introductory webinar where Stephanie presents on the future direction of the Critical Transitions work. There will also be a discussion around how councils might contribute to the Critical Transitions work programme.
How to use collaborative agile procurement to drive best practice
This is the second session in the series delivered by Integral Group Ltd. Join this webinar to explore the tools and techniques of ‘Collaborative Agile Procurement’.