Writing and editing services for New Zealand councils
My writing and editing services
I work with council staff who are experts in infrastructure, environmental management, or community services.
When they don’t have time to complete all the reports, plans and strategies on their to-do list, my research, writing and editing services enable them to deliver high quality documents on time, to support consultation processes and decision making.
Writing services for councils
A natural inclination towards systems thinking, a quiet home office, and more than 20 years of experience working in the local government sector means I can help you to complete the following types of documents:
- reports
- business cases
- infrastructure strategies
- strategies, policies and processes
- action plans
- consultation documents
- guides.
Editing services for councils
My editing experience includes the following types of documents:
- reports
- asset management plans
- resource management documents
- long term plans
- annual plans and annual reports
- state of the environment reports.
Helping council staff to be successful
I have been providing writing and editing services for council staff since 2014. My clients are usually juggling multiple projects and have significant demands on their time, which makes it difficult for them to find extended, uninterrupted periods of time to write and edit complex documents. I work alongside my clients to understand the issues and options under consideration, and then return to my quiet home office to write documents on their behalf. My clear, concise writing style supports both decision-making and consultation processes.
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What I’m Writing About
Compost bins and worm farms: a review of the options
There are multiple reasons why councils around the country want to keep food waste out of the landfill — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to benefit soil health, and to extend the life of landfills. The two broad options are to put your food waste out for community...
How to use styles in Word documents
Learning how to use styles in your Word documents gives you the power to design the look of your document — and avoid unpleasant surprises. I dislike Calibri font — there’s something mean about it, especially in the smaller point sizes. Give me a more generous...
How to share the ideas in your Activity Management Plan
An Activity Management Plan is a technical document rather than a bookshop bestseller. But that’s no reason not to communicate its contents with your target audiences. You can click here if you would prefer to listen to an audio version of this article. Anyone who...
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