Local Government Services.
“We came in as individual councillors with competing wishlists. We left clear on our priorities and working as a team.
Exactly what we needed.”
— City Mayor
Between 2025–2028, councils face reform pressures that will reshape both the scope of their activities and the way they operate — from RMA and Three Waters to emergency management, rates capping, and growing pressures toward voluntary amalgamation and shared services. The bottom line: operating models must change, and most councils lack the internal capacity to deliver transformation at this scale.
The Challenge.
Governor Workshops – Helping governors set direction and priorities, whether after elections or during reform, so they can confidently task their organisation.
CE Performance & Partnership – Strengthening the Council – CE relationship in both BAU and turbulent times, with frameworks, reviews, and development support.
Infrastructure Advisory – Led by David Geor, providing strategic advice on roading and infrastructure procurement and delivery, helping councils do more, smarter, faster, and for less cost.
Transformation Support – QLG Transform brings you big‑firm capability without the big‑firm cost. We provide CE‑level account management and deploy experienced contractors under our oversight, ensuring councils can redesign operating models, restructure organisations, and implement reform decisively.
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Sector specialists with relevant experience as directors and chief executives, trusted by councils for 15 years to deliver outcomes with candour and clarity.
Why QLG?
We’re working with councils across the North Island to strengthen governance and navigate reform. If you’d like to explore how we can support your council — in calm or turbulent times — get in touch with one of our partners.
Contact:
Jim Quinn
ph: 027 592 6002
e: jim.quinn@qlgadvisory.co.nz
David Geor
e: david.geor@qlgadvisory.co.nz
Paul Loof
ph: 021 948 782
e: paul.loof@qlgadvisory.co.nz