Local Government Case Studies

Local councils are involved in developing and implementing local solutions to local problems. The focus of your local council is to ensure the sustainable well-being of your community, now and in the future.

Here are some of the projects of councils around New Zealand to provide you with real-life information on what it is like to work in a council:

• Tawharanui Open Sanctuary - a case study from Auckland Regional Council

• SmartGrowth - a case study from Environment Bay of Plenty, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tangata Whenua

• Planning for the future - a case study from Queenstown Lakes District Council

• Summertime Festival - a case study from Christchurch City Council

• Real Service Real Time - a case study from New Plymouth District Council

• Beauticians, Skin Piercers and Tattooists Bylaw - a case study from Dunedin City Council