Collaboration and service-sharing

Department of Building and Housing

Recruiting a skilled workforce (and volunteers) from around New Zealand, establishing the leadership structure, and working closely with other agencies enabled the department to promptly assess building damage and ensure the safety and welfare of residents in Christchurch post the February 2011 earthquake.

Horizons Regional Council

Spearheading a collaborative approach to cleaning up the Manawatu River.

Horowhenua District Council

Joining forces enables Council to make considerable operational savings and enhance the quality of service provided to its ratepayers.

Manawatu District Council

Adopting a joint approach to service delivery enhances customer satisfaction and opportunities for employees, while cutting costs.

Marlborough District Council

Handing over management of roads has meant savings for ratepayers and with maintained or improved levels of service.

South Waikato District Council

Collaborating with neighbouring district councils to share cost of external expert for well-considered submission on draft regional policy statement pays off.

The Treasury - central agencies shared services

Combining human resources, financial, information technology, and management services (as a joint venture) for the State Services Commission, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Treasury, reduces costs and builds back-room capability.

Wellington City Council

Joining forces with neighbouring councils to deliver range of services benefits residents and reduces costs.

West Coast Regional Council

Sharing service arrangements and procurement of financial software with other councils leads to better and more cost-effective services.