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WE PRESENT Where to from here? www.lgnz.co.nz Where to from here? The Localism Symposium Stuart Crosby Vice President, LGNZ 28 February 2019 Localism is not a new idea > Since start of 20th Century concerns about pace of centralisation


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www.lgnz.co.nz

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Where to from here?

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Where to from here?

Stuart Crosby Vice President, LGNZ 28 February 2019

The Localism Symposium

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> Since start of 20th Century concerns about pace of centralisation and demands for greater powers and funding > LGNZ policy and advocacy informed by principle of subsidiarity, but; > Change will only occur if citizens demand it.

Localism is not a new idea

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> Challenge the myths of centralisation

  • Centralisation is necessary because NZ is too small
  • Local government lacks capacity/capability
  • Centralisation is necessary to ensure fairness
  • Globalisation makes local, place-based policy and decision-making

irrelevant.

The Journey

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Next steps

Localism Summit: Draft localism discussion papers presented for comment and feedback 28 February 2019 Localism edition of Policy Quarterly May edition Localism discussion paper Launched at the 2019 LGNZ Conference July 2019 Consultation/regional seminars Submissions sought on Discussion paper July – November2019 Localism agenda for New Zealand/Aotearoa Published early 2020 March 2020

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> Our objective: a convincing case for sharing power and resources that enables communities to have a greater say about how the future of their respective areas. > We are keen to partner. > We want your views.

Building alliances

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