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Local Futures is a five year research project funded by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST). The project's goal is to enhance knowledge about the theory and practice of strategic policy and planning in New Zealand, and to assist in building strategic capacity and capability in the sector.
Local Futures Book Launch: "Local Government, Strategy and Communities"The Local Futures Research Project’s first monograph – Local Government, Strategy and Communities, published by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) was launched at the James Cook Hotel on Tuesday 23 May 2006, and attended by over 100 guests. The function was hosted by the IPS, The Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) and Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). (click here for more photos and information on how to order a copy)
Local Government, Strategy and Communities.
Institute of Policy Studies Local Futures SeminarOn Friday 18 November a one day seminar was held at Rutherford House bringing together international and local experts to discuss research findings from the FRST Local Futures Project on local government strategic policy and planning. Researchers reported on how 19 local councils are responding to the community planning requirements in the LGA 2002 Act. [click here to read more and to see more photos]
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External Reference GroupLocal Futures has appointed a number of individuals as members of an external reference group. Reference Group members have agreed to: • provide advice and peer review of the project, its papers and other outputs; • assist the project in identifying appropriate topic areas for research and facilitating access to information and opportunities to further research goals; • help the project engage and liaise with the local government sector. Given the geographical spread of the members of the reference group, we do not envisage meetings of the entire Reference Group. Instead, we plan to seek peer review and assistance from reference group as the need arises and to meet with individuals and/or small groups as need and opportunities arise. We will also encourage external group members to attend workshops and other occasions involving the Local Futures project. |
