McKinlay, Peter creator text xu| 2014 continuing ng p.162-165. Recent local governance innovation in New Zealand involves the use of arm's-length entities in the ownership and management of significant assets for the benefit of local communities. Two examples are outlined in the context of local government arrangements. They are possible exemplars for developments elsewhere, while also providing a valuable basis and stimulus for future comparative research. - Reproduced. Local government - New Zealand Local government Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration 180718