Southland

Managing freshwater quality: Challenges and opportunities

September 2019: In 2011, we published a report on how effectively Waikato Regional Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council, and Environment Southland managed the effects of land use on freshwater quality in their regions. We found that the effectiveness of the four regional councils' approaches was variable. In this report, we assess the progress they have made since 2011.

Part 2: Invercargill City Council and its subsidiary companies

Local government: Results of the 2006/07 audits.

Gore District Council

Refocusing staff towards customer interaction and improving the library environment has led to a vibrant community hub and greater amenity use.

Department of Conservation: Prioritising and partnering to manage biodiversity

December 2012: Findings of a performance audit that examined how well the Department of Conservation is prioritising work, and working in partnership with other agencies and groups to manage biodiversity.

Case Study 9: The Regional Council Information Technology Consortium

Local Authorities Working Together.

Case Study 8: The Our Way - Southland Project

Local Authorities Working Together.

Case Study 1: Amalgamation of Rural Fire Services in Southland

Local Authorities Working Together.