Articles tagged with Collaboration

Hamilton & Waikato Councils Unveil Groundbreaking Multi-Council Water Services Plan

6 days ago | 146 views

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have collaborated on the first multi council water services delivery plan, aiming to benefit ratepayers by providing safe, reliable, and affordable drinking and wastewater services while keeping rate increases down. This joint effort, known as Local Water Done Well, ensures ongoing financial sustainability for 280,000 residents served by the combined organization, supporting infrastructure investment for growth and improved service quality over the next decade. Local Government Minister Simon Watts commends the councils for their proactive approach and encourages other councils to consider similar collaborative models to enhance community services.

Tags: Hamilton City Waikato District Councils water services Local Government Minister Simon Watts collaboration infrastructure ratepayers investment councils

Boosting Trade: New Zealand and Malaysia Strengthen Halal Meat Partnership

2 weeks ago | 299 views

New Zealand and Malaysia aim to enhance trade in high-quality halal meat products, with Malaysia being a key market for New Zealand's premium halal meat exports. Malaysia is facilitating approvals for New Zealand halal meat premises to gain access to its market, potentially leading to significant growth in exports and benefiting Kiwi farmers and exporters. Both countries are collaborating to streamline export requirements for New Zealand halal meat, emphasizing the importance of compliance with halal standards and strengthening their relationship in halal processing and assurance systems.

Tags: New Zealand Malaysia Andrew Hoggard Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Haji Hamidi Halal meat Trade Export Collaboration Market Compliance