Special Schedule 7 – infrastructure reporting 2019 – 2020
June 2020
It’s that time of year again where councils will need to report on the condition of their infrastructure assets in Special Schedule 7 (SS7).
Local government procurement in emergencies
June 2020
What role does procurement play in revitalising the local economy? How do councils plan for significant capital projects?
Alice Grace – Morrison Low’s newest Director
May 2020
Morrison Low is pleased to announce that Alice Grace has been promoted to the role of director.
Business continuity planning in a time of crisis
March 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic may have significant social and economic impacts on your community and for you as an organisation. Business continuity plans are paramount. But how prepared are you?
Full House for IPWEA Breakfast Panel on Youth and Climate Change
November 2019
It was a full house for the breakfast panel on youth and climate change at the Northern Branch meeting on 17 October 2019 in Parnell says branch chair Cushla Anich, Director of Morrison Low. The panel consisted of two industry and two youth members. The industry members were Kathryn King, Urban Mobility Manager from NZTA, and Andrew Chin, Waters Programme Manager from Auckland Council. The youth members were Luke Wijohn Representing School Strike 4 Climate NZ, and Pim van den Top representing Generation Zero.
Massive Turnout at IPWEA Branch Meeting at Waihi
October 2019
We had a massive turnout at the IPWEA Northern Branch meeting on 15 August 2019, with 71 people attending at Waihi Academy and hosted by Hauraki District Council, says branch chair Cushla Anich, Director Morrison Low.
IPWEA Digital Badging Programme
September 2019
IPWEA NZ will be celebrating the launch of its Digital Badging programme at the offices of Morrison Low in Wellington on Thursday 26 September. Digital Badging is about building careers in infrastructure asset management with industry recognised microcredentials.
Procurement Support
September 2019
We’re excited to welcome Shalan Rao to our Sydney-based team to provide specialist support to ensure our clients get best value from their procurement processes.
Building Better Revenue Strategy
August 2019
Morrison Low is working with a number of the merged councils to establish new, equitable rating structures, harmonising rates across each LGA. These councils are using the opportunity to revisit first principles, aligning council revenue strategy with service level commitments and the funding requirements for services and infrastructure.
Real Impact of Three Waters Reform Starts to Show Through
August 2019
The latest announcement about three waters reform is out and is broadly in line with what was expected. There has been no backward step by the government.