Upcoming Workshops
Current course information:
Standing Orders Online Course Monday 9 March 2026
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.
Introduction to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - Workshop on the Function, Processes, and Administration of a District Licensing Committee - Friday 10 April 2026 Dunedin
This workshop will provide District Licensing Committee 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.
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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
Introduction to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - Workshop on the Function, Processes, and Administration of a District Licensing Committee - Thursday 16 April 2026 Palmerston North
This workshop will provide District Licensing Committee 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.
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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
New Governance Professionals Symposium
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2026
Governance Advisors play an integral part in supporting the governance systems, processes, and elected representatives within the local government sector. This role 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.