EQUIP PODCASTS: Recent Episodes
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EQUIP’s on-demand podcast channel allows you to keep up-to-date on the biggest local government issues anytime, anywhere.
Former Thames-Coromandel District Council Chief Executive David Hammond and Quality Tourism Development's Craig Wilson describe what makes for effective destination management planning, destination management plans, and pay-for models.
As part of EQUIP's Climate Change Series, this webinar will provide insight into how councils can make decisions and take control of services and related infrastructure affected by climate change impacts and hazards.
As part of EQUIP's first Climate Change Series, this webinar will inform councils about their obligations to provide natural hazards information on LIMs, and the consequences of “getting it wrong”.
This webinar, presented by Local Government Alcohol Reference Group member Laurie Gabites, presents a fantastic opportunity to review and refresh your knowledge and review some of the latest trends and issues facing our committees.
This webinar is for elected members, senior management and anyone else wanting an understanding of leading practice in probity within local government.
This webinar, sponsored by ArcBlue, will explain the challenges that face procurement in a local government setting; and describe the importance of good procurement to Councils' service delivery and performance outcomes.
This webinar provides clarity on both cost and value within a local government setting; lists the main drivers of value; and describes how using best practice will reduce cost and gain further value through your procurement activities.
This webinar is for elected members, senior management and anyone else wanting an understanding of how councils procurement can have a positive impact on social and local economic development outcomes within their municipality.
EQUIP has partnered with AskYourTeam to support council performance, and now brings you this free ‘Supporting Council Performance’ webinar which informs and describes the benefits of uncovering the knowledge held at all levels of your organisation.
EQUIP's Partnerships with Iwi webinar, presented by Bonita Bigham, will serve to deepen your understanding of the role Maori play in Council and the community, as well as explaining the benefits of such a partnership. This webinar is recommended for newly elected members.
This webinar, presented by Serious Fraud Office Senior Investigator Kim Wheeler and General Counsel Paul O'Neil, is designed to highlight conduct that may have historically been tolerated, overlooked or not viewed as corrupt, when in reality it is the face of corruption. The focus is on identifying, reporting and preventing corrupt conduct, to ensure New Zealand truly reflects its status as one of the least corrupt countries in the world.
Blackland PR Media Manager Nicky Barton brings her social media expertise for a webinar comprehensively covering social media channels, online identities, using social media in times of crisis, and much more.
News Media Skills for Elected Members, hosted by Pete Burdon, is provided free of charge to introduce you to the most common news media-related questions and concerns that elected members typically have.
This webinar will look closely at developing a social media strategy and creating content to support it, through a wide range of practical tools and tips to help keep your audience engaged. We will share a range of insights into developing and maintaining a successful social channel as well as handling the difficult questions when they arise.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 has been in force for a few years and organisations are still grappling to understand and implement the changes required. Councils as leaders have an important role to play in the community to ensure Council work is undertaken in an environment that is healthy and safe for all people involved and who may be affected by Council work. Recommended Audience: Elected members, senior management and anyone else wanting an overview of governance of health and safety obligations and the implications they have for councils.
This webinar, presented by Charles McGuiness, is part of a two-part series that provides good employer information and guidance to Council governors and staff. It will share information to achieve good governance employment relationships, which enables effective working environments. Recommended for elected members and staff.
This webinar will enable you to become familiar with the relevant sections of the LGA; learn about the nature and significance of decisions in seeking community views; learn about a range of different techniques which have been applied; understand the concept of predetermination, and what that means in practice, and much more.
As part of EQUIP's Climate Change Series, this webinar will provide insight into how councils can manage development in identified areas of climate change-related natural hazard.
Buddle Findlay's Paul Beverley joins us to discuss and summarise the arrangements in place across the country to give Maori a voice to support community well-being.
Simpson Grierson Senior Associate Kathryn McLean provides an overview of the key requirements for decision-making in the LGA 2002 and discusses the important new Court of Appeal case on decision-making (Wellington City Council v Minotaur).
This webinar will explain the proposed changes and how they aim to address the problems currently facing the building sector.
This webinar, presented by Charles McGuiness, is part of a two-part series which provides good employer information and guidance to Council governors and staff. This webinar will help councils identify, build and monitor good council employer behaviour.
Join Building Networks NZ's Rosemary Killip and Waikato District Council's Rob Koppers as they discuss Building Act Enforcement in Local Government.
Get an overview of the context of climate adaptation for councils, including adaptive pathways planning and the changing policy environment.
In this podcast, we want you to understand the range of ways community members may be affected by rising waters and adaptation processes, including the potential for injustice and unequal outcome.
During this podcast, you'll learn about the differences between standard council consultation processes and engagement for climate adaptation. We'll also discuss what engagement means and why it is important to start early and engage widely.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide an overview of the changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), and how it may impact on the policies at the local government level.
As the supreme award winner, Cambridge Community Board had the opportunity to record and share their great work story with the whole Community Board audience via an EQUIP produced webinar. You'll hear in-depth about this great news story, and perhaps consider how you might able to provide similar excellent outcomes for your community.
Public perception and reputation are the lifeblood of being an elected member of Council, yet it can be a minefield of communication traps.
Getting clear on what elements matter most to you personally, your campaigns and the direction of the council you represent and learning some new powerful tools
This podcast provides tips and ideas on how to navigate this landscape on a daily basis, which will take you from overwhelm and survival into thriving in your role.
As part of EQUIP's Climate Change Series, this podcast will help you to consider the causes and impacts of climate change on our communities, and what the local government sector needs to do to lead the response.