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Time To Stand For Council Is Now
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 3:54 pm | LGNZ
The next local body elections will be held on 11 October 2025. Candidate nominations open on 4 July 2025, closing on 1 August. Today also marks the first date in this term that no by-elections can be triggered due to resignations from elected members. More >>
Emergency Management Reforms ‘Timely’ – LGNZ
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:14 am | LGNZ
“Councils are at the forefront of disaster management and recovery. We are pleased these changes will ensure that responses to natural disasters will continue to be locally led and driven,” says LGNZ President Sam Broughton. More >>
Stop Ratepayers Footing Tourists’ Infrastructure Bill
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 8:04 am | LGNZ
“LGNZ recently released a poll showing 79% of people think tourists should be contributing toward the local infrastructure and services they use. Only 8% thought ratepayers alone should be footing the bill,” Sam Broughton said. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Much Needed Overhaul Of Building Consent System
Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:00 am | LGNZ
“For years, LGNZ has been calling on the Government to investigate the liability issue. We are pleased this is included in the scope of the Government’s reforms." More >>
Local Government Acknowledges New Māori Monarch
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:21 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne, and reinforces local government’s ongoing commitment to a strong and sustainable partnership with Māori. More >>
Support For Council Four-Year-Term
Friday, 23 August 2024, 8:57 am | LGNZ
LGNZ President Sam Broughton has welcomed public support for a local government four-year term, in what he says is a clear mandate for electoral reform. More >>
Poll Finds People Want More Localism In Local Government
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 5:23 pm | LGNZ
We have the evidence that localism delivers better value for ratepayers, gets better results and best meets the needs of communities. Now we have clear public support for more localism. More >>
Local Government Welcomes Regional Deals
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 10:41 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the Government’s framework for regional deals announced at the LGNZ SuperLocal conference today. More >>
Tackling Unoccupied Buildings A Priority For Councils
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 5:02 pm | LGNZ
Councils are collectively asking the Minister for Building and Construction to investigate the issue and give councils more powers to do something about these buildings on behalf of the community. More >>
LGNZ Pleased With Progress On Time Of Use Charging
Monday, 12 August 2024, 6:09 pm | LGNZ
While the Government has rightfully said that time of use charging is not a revenue gathering mechanism, it makes sense that any funds raised will be invested back into transport projects in the area they were gathered. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Government Announcement On Water
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9:19 pm | LGNZ
Today’s announcement gives councils a greater ability to borrow for essential infrastructure investment. Without reform, the pressure on council finances and on our essential infrastructure would continue to be completely unsustainable. More >>
Councils Can’t Fund Housing Growth Alone
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:25 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to housing growth today. However, the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern for councils. More >>
Local Roads To Benefit From Transport Boost
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 5:42 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is welcoming a boost in funding for local roads and public transport today, LGNZ Transport Forum Chair Neil Holdom said. More >>
LGNZ Launches Electoral Reform Group
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 5:11 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. More >>
Budget Eases Some Local Infrastructure Pain – But Stronger Medicine Is Needed
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 3:52 pm | LGNZ
Councils will see some relief from the huge infrastructure challenge they’re facing right now in the Government’s Budget, LGNZ Vice-President Campbell Barry said today. More >>
LGNZ Supportive Of Cross-party Approach To Climate Adaptation
Friday, 10 May 2024, 11:59 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is supportive of the cross-party approach to climate adaptation announced by the Minister of Climate Change today. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Govt Earthquake-prone Buildings Decision
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:22 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ has advocated for this decision as part of a remit led by Manawatū District Council. More >>
Govt’s Billion-dollar Tax Take On Rates Must Be Returned
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 3:04 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand is again swinging behind a chorus of Mayors around New Zealand asking the Government for all GST on rates to be returned to councils. This is a funding lever LGNZ has heard and advocated for over many years. Based on ... More >>
Public Supports New Ways To Pay For Services And Infrastructure
Friday, 2 February 2024, 9:16 am | LGNZ
Local Government’s call for more funding tools to deliver better services and infrastructure has been backed by strong public support in new research released today. The report by the Infrastructure Commission highlighted strong public appetite ... More >>
LGNZ Urges Transformative Approach To Tackle Transport Woes
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 2:06 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has announced five key actions to address the critical challenges confronting the nation's transport network. It comes as the Government released its draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS). ... More >>
