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Rates Capping May Not Be The Answer
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:30 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is exploring alternatives to rates capping as a way of managing rates bills across the country. This comes after the Government recently indicated it would explore rates capping as an option, to balance the long-term ... More >>
LGNZ Sets Out ‘Tools’ To Reduce Ratepayer Burden
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:24 am | LGNZ
LGNZ is collaborating with the Government to deliver practical tools that empower councils to fund essential infrastructure and services, ensuring national goals, like housing growth and delivering high quality infrastructure, align with local ... More >>
Self-Certification Scheme Must Address Long-Term Liability
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 8:05 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ President Sam Broughton says that councils are “cautiously optimistic” that the proposed scheme will result in a more efficient building process. More >>
No Future In Local Elections By Post - LGNZ
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 2:21 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ Electoral Reform Group Chair, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith, says we need to focus on creating a better system to make voting easier. More >>
Calls For More Young Leaders To Run For Council
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:21 am | LGNZ
LGNZ’s YEM network represents elected members under the age of 40, with 80 YEM members nationwide. Thirty-two members are attending this event; including Mayors, deputy mayors, local board members, deputy chairs, councillors and community board ... More >>
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 >>
