Date: Thursday 09 November at 12:10 pm
The Local Government Webinar Series, presented by Allen + Clarke and led by local government expert Wayne Murphy, offers a comprehensive suite of educational experiences designed to bolster the knowledge and skills of professionals operating within local governance.
Our expertly crafted sessions offer an interactive platform where ideas converge, best practices are shared, and innovative solutions to pressing challenges are discussed.
Whether it’s understanding the intricacies of developing a long-term plan or navigating the evolving landscape of bylaws, our webinars are tailored to educate participants, giving them the confidence and tools necessary to drive positive change and sustainable development within their communities.
Long-term plans have been a staple of the local government landscape for twenty years, and annual plans even longer. The challenge in developing these important planning documents has never been greater, as the sector faces the greatest change and uncertainty since LGA ‘02.
Wayne and Griff will do a deep dive on:
Wayne Murphy
Senior Consultant. Wayne brings over 17 years of local government experience, specializing in policy, bylaws, and operations, including significant roles at Waitaki District Council and Wellington City Council.
Craig Griffiths
Senior Consultant. With over 20 years in various industries, including energy and finance, Craig specialises in human-centered problem-solving and has led significant national projects. He’s also an executive coach at Stanford University’s d.school.
Join our leading experts in policy and regulation, Jacqui Haggland, Wayne Murphy, and Stuart Beresford, who bring a wealth of experience from local and central government sectors. Together, they’ll delve into the nuances of bylaw creation and implementation, offering valuable strategies and real-world examples.
Bylaws are an important aspect of local government authority, and this webinar will cover:
Jacqui Haggland
Policy and Regulatory Practice Lead. Jacqui’s decade-long tenure focuses on policy and regulation, stemming from an educational background. She excels in managing government interfaces and regulatory reforms.
Wayne Murphy
Senior Consultant. Wayne brings over 17 years of local government experience, specializing in policy, bylaws, and operations, including significant roles at Waki District Council and Wellington City Council.
Stuart Beresford
Senior Consultant. Stuart has two decades of policy analyst experience which covers all stages of the policy cycle, including research and problem definition, consultation and engagement, and Ministerial and Cabinet decision-making.
Join Wayne Murphy as he leads a panel of experts through a discussion on how local governing bodies are affected by climate change, what some councils are already doing, and the key topics that are being considered.
Climate change is impacting our country and our communities in a big way and our panel discussion will look at:
Dr. Adolf Stroombergen
Chief Economist at Infometrics, Dr. Adolf Stroombergen brings over 25 years of expertise in economic consulting. He holds a PhD in Economics and specializes in mathematical economics, econometrics, and economic modelling
Wayne Murphy
Senior Consultant. Wayne brings over 17 years of local government experience, specializing in policy, bylaws, and operations, including significant roles at Waki District Council and Wellington City Council.
Sean Stack
Consultant. Sean is passionate about upholding the principles of Te Tiriti in legislation. He is motivated to deliver safe and effective policy, and to give advice to Crown agencies to enable them to understand and respond appropriately to the aspirations of Māori communities.
Jess Anderson
Senior Consultant. Jess primarily works in the climate change and sustainability space. She has led multiple client engagements, showcasing her leadership and expertise in environmental consultancy.
These resources are available free of charge, including in printed hardcopy if preferred. Please contact us to order physical copies.
