Tag: advocacy

Annual Plan season heats up down south

We are now in the middle of the Annual Plan season for the 2026/27 financial year. Across the South Island, many councils are currently consulting on their draft annual plans. […]

Government releases Fuel Response Plan

The Government has released a Fuel Response Plan in response to growing fuel supply uncertainty linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signalling a more coordinated national approach to […]

Auckland regional deal first cab off the rank

On 10 April, the Government signed its first official regional and city deal with Auckland Council and its a pretty big deal (literally!). So, what’s a City Deal? Think of it as a 30-year partnership designed […]

Annual Plan season is back

It’s that time of year again! For our advocacy team, Annual plan season is basically the policy equivalent of Christmas: council budgets, rating policies, and plenty of reading so you […]

Extension of Duration of Resource Consents

The Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill, which amends the Resource Management Act, was passed in December 2025. The Bill extends existing consents to support the transition to the […]