(12 November 2013) Libraries may miss out on vital funding for new building projects if proposed changes to the Local Government Act come in to effect, says the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA).
The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) presented to Parliament last week proposes a new definition of the community infrastructures able to benefit from development contributions under Clause 49 Section 197. These include community halls, play equipment and public toilets but may no longer encompass libraries.
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