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Read the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) report here: https://lnkd.in/gDReRx_3 Findings include: - Many central government reforms result in increased costs for ratepayers, which central government does not adequately address when making its decisions. - Central government underestimates what its reforms cost councils. - Councils face high sunk costs when policies change; like freshwater management, which has changed every three years. - Ratepayers are now subsidising supposed ‘cost-recovery’ services like liquor licensing because central government sets these fees, and they haven’t increased for a decade. - True costs are hidden because councils absorb them by reducing other service delivery.

Business Day's view | Amid the drama and uncertainty of the run-up to May 29, last week’s joint briefing by business and government on progress in their partnership to fix the economy came as an important reminder of the work that is still to be done after the election — and of the success of the work that has already been done. https://lnkd.in/dxcyeYNW #election2024 #economicgrowth #publicprivatepartnerships

🏡 Discover the importance of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey for the Isle of Man. It's important that if you're invited, that you contribute to vital financial data. Find out more👉 www.gov.im/hies

The public sector is facing a capacity and capability challenge. Read this article from @PwC UK on how government and public sector organisations can apply four key practices to solve public sector issues #FutureOfGov #PublicSector #Government  https://pwcuk.smh.re/djv 

🌟 Have you seen our 🔟 Cost Free Policies? With a #GeneralElection just over three weeks away it's clear the first 100 days of the next government will present a unique opportunity to implement new policies and immediate actions aimed at nourishing our nation. So we've produced a report which outlines a set of measures that require limited financial resources and, in most cases, have already been recommended by government advisory boards or selected committees. More here: https://lnkd.in/ejVw3RZr

📢 IoD Members, have you filled in our January Policy Voice survey? Members can win a bottle of Champagne (or equivalent non-alcoholic alternative) in our very own UK General Election sweepstake! Guess correctly the date of the election and be entered into a prize draw to win. This month we would like to know: ◾ How you feel the business environment could best be improved by the government as we lead up to the UK General Election ◾ Where you think ultimate responsibility lies for the Post Office scandal ◾ Your business intentions relating to T Level placements ◾ Which is causing the greatest difficulty for your organisation: interest rates or inflation? Survey closes at midnight on January 29th so check your inbox now and don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts. 📨 #businessleaders #generalelection #postoffice #policymaking

Did you know that local governments are required to advertise public meetings in newspapers, costing taxpayers an average of $28 million annually? 💰 I want to hear your thoughts on this – fill out my brief survey here: https://lnkd.in/dt7m_j5

Last week the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities gave local authorities a glimpse of what was to come with the publication of the local government finance policy statement for 2024-25. https://lnkd.in/ea9D_V_p #housing #communities #localauthorities

With parliamentary sittings paused during the Winter break, this #KPMGTaxNow article explores which bills have been introduced, debated and are subject to inquiry. More information is available here: https://lnkd.in/gC_4yCCV

⬇ Here is a great summary of the Victorian Budget that was handed down today. If you need support in navigating how this may impact your organisation, please get in touch.