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
Your guide to writing effective council reports
This report writing guide will help you to write reports that stand out for their clear storyline and high quality writing style. Here’s...
debraAugust 24, 2022
Highlights from the climate change forum
Learning about the Wharekawa Coast 2120 project and how to communicate about climate change, and gaining a better understanding of the upcoming requirements...
debraJune 29, 2022
Consultation ideas from the draft National Adaptation Plan
The arrival of the draft National Adaptation Plan is exciting news for everyone in New Zealand who cares about this topic. However, it...
debraJune 10, 2022
How to write excellent emails, submission summaries, and executive summaries
As a council staff member, you know a lot about your subject matter. However, most of the time people only want the summary!...
debraApril 28, 2022
Scared of rats in your compost? Try this trick.
I recently opened the lid of my compost bin to find a startled mouse (or young rat, more likely) dining out on the...
debraApril 4, 2022
Need to keep in touch with stakeholders? Try a newsletter.
A newsletter can be an effective, low-cost way for a council to keep in touch with a specific group of people. This could...
debraFebruary 28, 2022
