Category: International

OPINION: NZ is slowly slipping on the global corruption index. Is it time for an anti-corruption agency?

Feb 27, 2026 | Article, Corruption, Government Organisations, International, International Organisation, Law and Legislation, New Zealand Issues, News, Opinion, Parliament, Professional Managerial Class, Regulations, Social problems

Opposition to Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera Systems Builds in the USA

Jun 29, 2025 | Article, Cities, Crime, Global Agendas, International, Internet of Things, News, Road Pricing and Congestion Charges, Smart Cities (+ 20-minute Cities), Surveillance, Taking Action, Toll Roads, Transport and Roading

KPMG International Publication – “The Great Reset: Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport”

May 31, 2025 | Article, Asset Sales, Cities, Climate Change and Weather, Core Services, Council Debt, Council Finances, Council Funding, Developer Contributions, Global Agendas, Global Warming, International, Internet of Things, News, Opinion, Regulations, Road Pricing and Congestion Charges, Smart Cities (+ 20-minute Cities), Surveillance, Three Waters, Toll Roads, Transport and Roading, WEF

New York Governor and the “Feds” clash over Manhattan’s new congestion charges

Apr 30, 2025 | Article, C40 Cities, Cities, Climate Change and Weather, Court case, Global Agendas, Global Warming, International, Internet of Things, Mode Shift, News, Public Transport, Regulations, Road Pricing and Congestion Charges, Smart Cities (+ 20-minute Cities), Surveillance, Toll Roads, Transport and Roading

As Paris Transforms into 15-minute City, Mayor Moves to Ban More Automobiles

Dec 9, 2024 | Article, C40 Cities, Cities, Climate Change and Weather, Global Agendas, Global Warming, International, Mode Shift, News, Road Pricing and Congestion Charges, Smart Cities (+ 20-minute Cities), Surveillance, Toll Roads, Transport and Roading

US court ruling on fluoride in drinking water being a health hazard

Oct 1, 2024 | Article, Auckland City, Cities, Cities and Regions, Council Spending, Dunedin City, Greater Wellington Region, Hamilton City, Health and Safety, Hutt City, International, Invercargill City, Law and Legislation, New Plymouth District, New Zealand Issues, News, Palmerston North City, Porirua City, Safety and Well-being, Three Waters, Upper Hutt City, Waikato Region, Waipa District, Water Fluoridation, Wellington City, World Health Organisation

What Has Been Happening with Number Plate Recognition Cameras in Manchester, UK?

Jun 1, 2024 | Article, Cities and Regions, Climate Change and Weather, Council Debt, Council Spending, Crime, Global Agendas, International, Mode Shift, News, Overview, Petitions, Protest, Public Transport, Road Pricing and Congestion Charges, Surveillance, Taking Action, Transport and Roading

Who are the C40 cities network?

Sep 11, 2023 | Article, Auckland City, C40 Cities, Climate Change and Weather, Global Agendas, International, Smart Cities (+ 20-minute Cities)

International

As Paris Transforms into 15-minute City, Mayor Moves to Ban More Automobiles

Summary Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is increasing restrictions on private vehicle travel in the...

International

OPINION: NZ is slowly slipping on the global corruption index. Is it time for an anti-corruption agency?

[Originally published 18 February 2026 on The Conversation] By Matevz (Matt) Raskovic, Professor...

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OPINION: Hamilton Mayor’s ANZAC visit to Belgium

Apr 25, 2024 | Article, Council Spending, Hamilton City, International, News, Opinion, Parks and Reserves, Rates Increases

By Geoff Kreegher (Hamilton Ratepayer) Menin Gate, Ieper, Belgium. Photo credit Johan Bakker...

OPINION: Water Meters in Hamilton City

Feb 29, 2024 | Auckland City, Core Services, Council Funding, Council Spending, Hamilton City, International, Opinion, Three Waters, Wellington City

By Prudintis (a Hamilton City Ratepayer) There has been considerable hype for years around...

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Category: International

OPINION: LGNZ is Confusing Myth and Truth (Part 2)

Newsroom covers the Building Nations conference and “the great privatisation”

OPINION: Transforming New Zealand’s Local Government

Opposition to Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera Systems Builds in the USA

KPMG International Publication – “The Great Reset: Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport”

New York Governor and the “Feds” clash over Manhattan’s new congestion charges

As Paris Transforms into 15-minute City, Mayor Moves to Ban More Automobiles

US court ruling on fluoride in drinking water being a health hazard

What Has Been Happening with Number Plate Recognition Cameras in Manchester, UK?

Who are the C40 cities network?

International

As Paris Transforms into 15-minute City, Mayor Moves to Ban More Automobiles

New York Governor and the “Feds” clash over Manhattan’s new congestion charges

KPMG International Publication – “The Great Reset: Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport”

Opposition to Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera Systems Builds in the USA

OPINION: Transforming New Zealand’s Local Government

Newsroom covers the Building Nations conference and “the great privatisation”

Who are the C40 cities network?

OPINION: LGNZ is Confusing Myth and Truth (Part 2)

International

OPINION: LGNZ is Confusing Myth and Truth (Part 2)

Newsroom covers the Building Nations conference and “the great privatisation”

OPINION: Transforming New Zealand’s Local Government

Opposition to Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera Systems Builds in the USA

KPMG International Publication – “The Great Reset: Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport”

New York Governor and the “Feds” clash over Manhattan’s new congestion charges

As Paris Transforms into 15-minute City, Mayor Moves to Ban More Automobiles

Additional Posts

OPINION: Hamilton Mayor’s ANZAC visit to Belgium

OPINION: Water Meters in Hamilton City

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