Case studies for councils and consultants
Case studies help us to apply theoretical ideas to real life. They are a great way to: celebrate successful projects, and the people...
debraSeptember 14, 2023
How to write an executive summary
Can you just write an executive summary? If you’ve just finished your asset management plan or infrastructure strategy this request may not exactly...
debraSeptember 1, 2023
Ideas for your next consultation document
Here are some ideas for you to consider when developing your next consultation document.They are sourced from nine of the best LTP consultation documents...
debraJuly 31, 2023
How to free up time for strategic thinking (and actions)
The following exercise is well worth trying if you constantly feel rushed, and unable to find enough time to do the things that...
debraApril 24, 2023
How to use Whole Brain Thinking to be successful at work
Whole Brain Thinking is a great tool which you can use when: preparing a community engagement plan writing a strategy, plan or report...
debraMarch 26, 2023
Community engagement on climate change
Here are some inspiring examples of councils engaging with their communities about climate change, from the New Zealand Coastal Society’s Special Publication 5....
debraJanuary 13, 2023
How to write a community engagement plan
Are community engagement plans magically whipped up by the communications advisers at your council, or do you have to come up with them...
debraDecember 24, 2022
Writing an asset management plan?
Asset managers around New Zealand are beginning the process of reviewing and updating their asset management plans to support the 2024 Long Term...
debraNovember 23, 2022
Want to write better reports? Check out these masterclasses.
The local government masterclasses on the NZIER website are excellent resources for council officers and for consultants who work in the local government...
debraOctober 4, 2022
How to get started on your 2024 infrastructure strategy
Here's an overview of the key steps involved in preparing your 2024 infrastructure strategy, and some ideas for the scoping phase of the...
debraSeptember 12, 2022
