"The course was well organised with relevant information provided. Presenters were very credible and kept to time well, despite enthusiastic discussions and questioning from participants."
Maurice Rodway, Elected Member, Environment Southland
Focused Professional Development
Local Government KnowHow offers a range of training workshops specifically designed by Local Government New Zealand for elected members.
As an elected member you've been chosen to look after the well-being of your local community and help manage local resources and assets. Our workshops offer new insights into key areas of your role and can help you make the right decisions for your community.
We hold workshops throughout the year, across New Zealand. Take a look at the Calendar of Events to find out where and when we're running courses.
KnowHow Workshops
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Core Training These one-day workshops help build expertise in critical areas of local government. From decision making to financial governance, discover how to make informed choices.Find out more |
Community Boards
This workshop helps community board elected members understand their role and learn how the they fit into the local government structure.Find out more |
Governance
Choose from nine intensive half-day workshops that deal with key issues, such as handling the media and chairing meetings. Pick modules that expand your skills and knowledge base.Find out more |
Newly Elected Members
We run this special set of triennial workshops to help New Mayors, New Elected Members, and New Regional Chairs get to grips with their roles.Find out more |