Local Government Role and Funding, April 2018
A report for the Local Government Business Forum discussing the size of local government; council activities and expenditure over time; problems associated with using property value rates; what funding alternatives won’t work; and what funding alternatives might work.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTThe Local Benchmark: When Smaller is Better, July 2016
A report by Local Government Business Forum and NZ Initiative discussing international experience with local government structural reform.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTLocal Government Restructuring: Better Local Government, January 2014
A report setting out the Local Government Forum’s view on local government restructuring and issues to consider.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTPort Performance and Ownership: An Assessment of the Evidence, August 2010
A report for the Local Government Forum by NZIER discussing whether local authority ownership is a barrier to port rationalisation leading to inefficient investment in ports.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTTaxing Growth and Development: A Critical Review of the Role of Development and Financial Contributions, March 2010
A report setting out the Local Government Forum and Property Council’s position on the use by councils of development contributions and financial contributions.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTIncome and Wealth Redistribution: Should it a Role for Local Government? March 2009
A report setting out the Forum’s view on whether local government should have a role in wealth redistribution.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTLocal Government and the Provision of Public Goods, November 2008
A report setting out the Local Government Forum’s view on the core role of local government: the provision of public goods.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTEfficiency and Equity Issues in the Funding of Roading Expenditures, July 2008
A report for the Local Government Forum and the Road Transport Forum by McKenzie Podmore Ltd on whether systems for decision-making and charging in the roading sector are achieving transport efficiency goals and fair outcomes for the roading network funders.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTDemocracy and Performance: A Manifesto for Local Government, February 2007
A report setting out the Local Government Forum’s position on the role of local government, funding of local government, and future direction of local government.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTLocal Government Asset Decisions and the Cost of Capital, December 2005
A report for the Local Government Forum by Capital Economics Ltd critiquing local government justifications for asset decisions.
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