Local Government
Local government has a major role to play in providing for and securing the well-being of
our communities through economic development, a healthy and safe environment, social
cohesiveness and a vibrant culture and identity.
In the tourism sector, local government is a crucial player. By statute, local government
is required to manage the natural and cultural resources of New Zealand on which tourism
relies.
Local government provides the core utilities and infrastructure on which the
tourism industry depends, including roads, water and sewerage, signage, airports, museums,
sports stadia, convention centres, parks and reserves.
Local government is also the primary funding source for the
Regional Tourism Organisations that market their area, and the Visitor
Information Centres that inform our visitors.
Local Government New Zealand is the organisation that represents
the national interests of all 86 councils of New Zealand. These
include regional, unitary, district and city councils.
Local Government New Zealand provides policy, advice and training
to councils and champions best practice in the local government
sector.
Local Government New Zealand recognises the vital role that tourism plays in many regional
and district economies, and the need for local government to plan for, optimise and manage
the effects of tourism.
In 2003 "Postcards from Home: the Local Government Strategy" was
produced. You can view this document or find out more about Local Government New Zealand
on their website: www.lgnz.co.nz
You can check out two additional projects here:
Recommended Good Practice for the
Governance of Regional Tourism Organisations
Tourism and the Resource Management Act
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