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As the seminar series progresses, this page will be updated with minutes and slides from the speakers, and any relevant other relevant links. In addition to this, with the information that has come out of the series, a Q&A about local government issues is being developed. If there are any particular questions you would like covered, please e-mail Marissa@canlaw.org.nz.

Part 1: Structure & Powers of Local Government

• Minutes
• Introduction to Local Government - Yani Johanson
• Local Government Commission - Donald Riezebos

Part 2: Consultation & Decision-Making

• Minutes
• Local Government Decision-Making - Mary Richardson
• Office of the Auditor-General inquiries - Sarah McMaster

Part 3: City Planning/Zoning & Resource Consents

• Minutes
• The RMA as a platform for participatory governance - Ali Memon
• The Ferrymead High Rise Debacle - Linda Rutland

Part 4: Lobbying Local Government

• CDHB as advocates - Evon Currie