See also: mortgage lenders...

Wow! I hadn't thought of that!! So very tempting.. 👣

As a Cambridge grad who'll graduate from Lincoln this year, I'm elated that the NZ tradition has hoods of many colours and allows you to wear just about anything under the gown 🥳 No strict req for females to dress like a 1950s waitress esp the scratchy tights! I might enjoy this one 🤣

Agreed! Also councils of the greater Chch sub-region didn't submit a proposal either, and possibly no councils in Canterbury at all. Guess we're all lame-o, but when you're staring down the barrel of rapid RMA, water & LGA reforms.. why add more uncertainty?

Science usually finds comparative data useful, no? To ensure that findings are consistent? I am happy to volunteer as tribute in this worthy endeavour... *adds trifle to shopping list*

Our poor last speaker is discussing infrastructure funding & finance. Started with an apology for thinking on her feet during the presentation, have as the previous speakers upturned several topics 🤦🏻‍♀️ Basically: choose your projects, vehicles, term etc carefully, and never borrow for renewals.

Well that was fun. Biggest takeaway for my district of Selwyn is that we'll be able to retrospectively levy out-of-sequence residential dvpts (I.e. our 4k+ fast tracked homes) for the necessary infra, rather than reprioritising existing dvpt contributions and rates. Seems positive, but needs detail.

Metro sector is joining R&P after lunch, to hear this speech from Minister Bishop. The tsunami of reform continues!
www.thepress.co.nz/politics/360...

DPMC Emergency Recovery settings & policy. Faster isn't necessarily better, priority list needs flexibility too. Q over govt involvement: scope, nature, $ contribution, and what "locally-led, centrally-supported" means. Recognition that no council has long-term emergency recovery specialists on tap.

NZTA Road Efficiency Group with their transport insights web portal. Collates local road condition assessments from across NZ using consistent data collection methods. Assists with benchmarking and asset management planning.

www.nzta.govt.nz/planning-and...

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, on the lack of services in rural areas, inc allied health, and difficulties travelling several hour to access services elsewhere. Campaign to get rural paramedics funded to answer ACC calls. Need incentives for docs, nurses etc to stay in NZ and work rurally.

DIA on Local Water Done Well. Made it very clear that staying in-house ≠ status quo, because new regs & standards will apply to all. Councils that retain direct ownership of assets won't get extra debt headroom. Frustration that LG must consult while Water Serv Bill is at select cttee acknowledged.

Also wastewater standards, which are expected to decrease WWTP consenting $$ by 40% - and 60% WWTPs need reconnecting over the next 10 yr. Will be extremely expensive to implement however. Potential centralised procurement to standardise parts as well as standards? Central govt won't but LG could.