Meet the Facilitators
Focused expertise
All our facilitators bring a depth and breadth of experience and expertise. At each of our workshops at least one facilitator has direct knowledge of local government - either from the administrative or political side of the fence. On top of their industry and local government experience, our facilitators are skilled presenters with training expertise.
Mark Vinall
Expertise: Resource Management Act
John O'Leary MA
Expertise: How to Present the Right Image to the Media
Media and Presentation Skills
Richard Kirby
Expertise: Asset Management
Kay McKelvie QSO
Expertise: How to Present the Right Image to the Media
Media and Presentation Skills
Steve McDowell
Expertise: Resource Management Act
Decision Making
The Role of the Elected Member
Effective Team Review
Introduction to Local Government
Elected Members Effectiveness
Understanding Orders
Chairing Meetings
Conflicts of Interest
Vern Walsh
Expertise: Decision Making
The Role of the Elected Member
Effective Team Review
Introduction to Local Government
Elected Members Effectiveness
Understanding Orders
Chairing Meetings
Andrew Stevenson
Expertise: A Practical guide to Public Consultation
An introduction to Consultation Skills
Philip Jones CA
Expertise: Financial Governance 101
Special Financil Workshops
Financial Governance 201
David Ward
Expertise: Financial Governance 101
Financial Governance 102
Financial Governance 201
Mike Richardson
Expertise: Community Boards Workshop
Graeme Nahkies
Expertise: Effective Directorship
Kathy Dever-Tod
Expertise: Asset Management
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Cancellation policy
An appropriate substitute, ie elected or staff member, is welcome 24 hours prior to the workshop commencement. Please advise the replacement's name for printing purposes. A full refund will be given if cancellation is received 3 working days prior to the commencement of the workshop. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 3 working days prior to workshop commencement.
LGNZ reserves the right to substitute facilitators or reschedule or cancel workshops in circumstances beyond its control.