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Localism 2.0 but not as we know it
“It’s localism, Jim, but not as we know it,” Spock might have said to Captain Kirk if the Starship Enterprise had beamed down to Takina – the new Wellington Convention Centre – in time to catch the PM’s address last week.
See the full article from David Cunliffe's Op-Ed in the The Post, September 1, 2024.
New Regionalism: Toward a new central-regional partnership
The new National-led Government has made clear calls for less central government, more infrastructure, and potential devolution. A great deal of responsibility could land on the regions to help get New Zealand moving. However, systems and processes are needed to balance increased regional powers with Cabinet prioritisation. It will be important to get the right balance between devolution and subsidiarity.
Rebooting the Regions: City and Regional Deals in New Zealand
The next year few years will be critical for New Zealand’s regions. Councils are facing massive rate hikes to cover the cost of infrastructure and are already in debt up to their eyeballs. They are sounding the alarm that they cannot cope without additional Government support.
PGF Opportunities, Constraints and Outlook: A Regional Case Study
Polis Partner David Cunliffe was proud to lead a joint team comprised of three Eastern Bay of Plenty Councils to put together their joint strategy for regional economic development in 2019.