Upcoming Workshops
Current course information:
District Licensing Committee and Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act Thursday 19 June 2025 Palmerston North
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (SSAA) introduced significant responsibilities for local government. This workshop will provide District Licensing Committee (DLC) members, support staff, and inspectors an overview of the Act and the systems and processes that a committee follows including the process in which meetings of the committee are undertaken. This workshop includes an explanation of the roles of the various parties and a description of systems and processes used by staff.
District Licensing Committee and Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act Friday 27 June 2025 Kaikoura
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (SSAA) introduced significant responsibilities for local government. This workshop will provide District Licensing Committee (DLC) members, support staff, and inspectors an overview of the Act and the systems and processes that a committee follows including the process in which meetings of the committee are undertaken. This workshop includes an explanation of the roles of the various parties and a description of systems and processes used by staff.
Standing Orders Online Course Monday 7 July 2025
Standing Orders are part and parcel of all formal meetings in local government whether Council, Committee, Sub Committee or Community Board. Being familiar with Standing Orders and being able to offer advice to elected members in the political meeting environment is a prerequisite for staff who attend and support elected members at meetings.
This workshop will also be of interest to reporting staff and senior staff that support political meetings. Elected members would also benefit from this workshop.
New Governance Professionals Introductory Course Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August 2025
The role of the Governance Advisor is highly professional, requiring skills and knowledge to support elected members in making good decisions in a framework that complies with legislation and good practice.
This two-day introductory course for people new to the role will provide all the core elements of knowledge that a new Governance Advisor will need to undertake the role in their initial stages of development.
Standing Orders Online Course Monday 29 September 2025
Standing Orders are part and parcel of all formal meetings in local government whether Council, Committee, Sub Committee or Community Board. Being familiar with Standing Orders and being able to offer advice to elected members in the political meeting environment is a prerequisite for staff who attend and support elected members at meetings.
This workshop will also be of interest to reporting staff and senior staff that support political meetings. Elected members would also benefit from this workshop.
Governance Professionals Symposium Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January 2026 - The elections aftermath and what is in store for 2026 ADVANCE NOTICE
Our annual Governance Professionals symposium is one of the highlights of our calendar. The symposium will provide an opportunity to debrief and review pre- and post-election governance-related activities. What worked well/not so well/key learnings? We will announce other topics for the programme in the coming months.
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Who should attend?
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Governance Advisors, Committee Administrators, and Executive Assistants
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Governance Managers / Team Leaders
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Managers responsible for Council, Committee and Community Board meetings
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Chief Executives and senior leadership team members
We anticipate opening registrations in August 2025 - if you would like to reserve a place at the symposium, please email us at info@meetinggovernance.co.nz
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