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Roading savings just ‘tip of the iceberg’

27/12/2018

Waikato councils have already jointly shaved about $350,000 off roading costs and now think there’s potential to save millions of dollars annually through even tighter co-operation.

As a result, the nine councils involved in the Waikato Road Asset Technical Accord Continue reading →

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Feedback shows strong support for Regional Infrastructure Technical Specifications

27/12/2018

Having a single set of technical specifications for Councils and developers installing infrastructure across the Waikato has moved a step closer after feedback showed strong support for the concept.

The Regional Infrastructure Technical Specifications (RITS) set out how to design Continue reading →

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SAFEGUARD – The New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2017

27/12/2018

This year at The New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2017 Waikato Local Authority Shared Services were a finalist in the ACC best leadership of an industry sector or region category.

Safeguard Award 20170717 (pdf 3MB)

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Waikato councils commit to energy saving plan

27/12/2018

Waikato councils have announced a commitment to improve the way they use energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

The agreement was signed in Hamilton today by Gavin Ion, Board Chair of Continue reading →

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Big savings from councils’ co-operation

27/12/2018

Collective local government savings worth millions of dollars have already been achieved, and more will be delivered, through collaborative arrangements between the 12 councils of the Waikato region, says a new report.

The report to the Waikato Mayoral Forum has Continue reading →

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