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Bonus Episode: Roundup Unfiltered, with Andy Asquith

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023LG News Roundup

Now available for all listeners: a Roundup Unfiltered bonus episode with researcher and keen local government observer Andy Asquith joining Chris Eddy to discuss the Western Australian local government elections, and some recent developments in the New Zealand local government sector that are making headlines. Listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726495/13900512 Or subscribe to the Local Government News Roundup […]

Subscriber Exclusive: Roundup Unfiltered

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023LG News Roundup

Available now for Friends of the Roundup subscribers is this month’s special edition of Roundup Unfiltered: featuring candid conversations about current issues of interest for the local government sector. This bumper edition includes: Fabian Dattner of the Dattner Group on the Exceptional Workforce – how regional councils can attract and retain the best people, and […]

Bonus Episode- Reform of NZ Local Government Sector

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023LG News Roundup

New from the Roundup today, a bonus episode looking at the final report from New Zealand’s Future of Local Government Panel, which makes sweeping recommendations for fundamental change in the sector. Joining Chris Eddy is Dr Andy Asquith from the Curtin Institute of Public Policy to discuss the report’s contents, and the likelihood that any […]

June Special Edition now available

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023LG News Roundup

The June edition of the Roundup’s monthly interview special, “Council Conversations”, is now available for all listeners. Check your podcast queue now, and enjoy the in-depth discussions about the differing approaches local governments across the globe are taking to homelessness, and to how they responded to the global pandemic. Find the link for your podcast […]

New Report: LG Digital Transformation Index

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022LG News Roundup

The term on everyone’s lips these days is ‘digital transformation.’ But what does that mean for local government, and how does your council shape up against others across Australian and New Zealand? TechnologyOne and LG Professionals Australia have collaborated on the second annual report that shows where digital transformation is sitting in the local […]

October Series #7 – Critical Incident Preparedness

October 23, 2022September 26, 2022LG News Roundup

During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On the Local Government News Roundup – October Series today, Chris is joined by Allan Briggs, founder and owner of Crisis Shield; […]

October Series #6 – Workplace Safety and Resilience

October 19, 2022September 26, 2022LG News Roundup

During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Chris Eddy speaks with safety change leader Mark Perrett about approaches to workplace safety and resilience in local government, and considerations as […]

October Series #5 – Digital Capabilities

October 16, 2022September 26, 2022LG News Roundup

During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Today the topic is elevating the digital capability of staff in a fast changing environment. Karen Twitchett is the Director of Workforce […]

October Series #4 – Changing Perceptions of Local Government

October 12, 2022November 5, 2022LG News Roundup2 Comments

During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Today’s topic is changing public perceptions of local government. With many councils attracting attention and sometimes criticism for their involvement in social […]

October Series #3 – DNA of Great Leaders

October 9, 2022September 26, 2022LG News Roundup

During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On this episode of the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, Chris Eddy speaks with Canadian-based governance expert Ian McCormack about […]