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Changes To Fast-Track Development Contributions Welcome But Problems Remain - LGNZ
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:43 pm | LGNZ
Under new proposals announced today, the Local Government Act 2002 will be amended to allow for changes to Development Contributions. More >>
Head Start Deadline Passes, Councils Need Clarity On Next Steps – LGNZ
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:47 pm | LGNZ
Many councils are currently required by law to review and consult on how they are represented ahead of the 2028 elections. There’s no point in consultation if they may not exist in their current form after the elections. More >>
Te Maruata Calls For Government To Reverse Decision On Partnership Agreements With Māori
Friday, 7 August 2026, 9:02 am | LGNZ
"We want to be very clear that these agreements do not hand decision making power to iwi," says Te Maruata co-chair Dinnie Moeahu. "They don't override decisions elected members around the council table make.” More >>
Councils Seek Relief From Irrelevant Costs Given Looming Government Reform
Monday, 3 August 2026, 8:08 am | LGNZ
Forty-four councils are legally required to undertake representation reviews ahead of the 2028 local elections. More >>
LGNZ Responds To Changes To Planning And Natural Environment Bills
Friday, 24 July 2026, 9:50 am | LGNZ
The Environment Committee reported back this week on both current bills before the House, which will now proceed to second reading. More >>
Success Of Mayors Taskforce For Jobs Highlights The Power Of Local Leaders
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:23 pm | LGNZ
The MTFJ programme is facilitated by Local Government New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development. The programme has secured government funding to continue. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Labour’s SolarSaver Election Policy
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:00 am | LGNZ
The SolarSaver fund is based on the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme (RAS), a local government-led, low-cost loan model. It has been developed by LGNZ and key partners such as the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) and Rewiring Aotearoa More >>
First-Of-Its-kind Local Governance Qualification
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:22 pm | LGNZ
The qualification was launched by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington subsidiary Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional, with courses set to commence this September. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes National’s Home Energy Fund Election Policy
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 10:27 am | LGNZ
Local government has been working on sophisticated tools to help people keep more money in their back pockets and diversify their energy sources. More >>
Government’s Response To The National Infrastructure Plan Is A Win
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 9:26 am | LGNZ
LGNZ President Rehette Stoltz says councils are responsible for around 25% of New Zealand’s infrastructure, so they have a keen interest in ensuring the settings for future infrastructure are right. More >>
Labour’s Election Policy Recognises The Essential Role Public Transport Plays - LGNZ
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:59 am | LGNZ
LGNZ Regional Sector Chair Deon Swiggs, who is also the Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, one of the country’s largest public transport providers, says it is great to see this policy target investment in public transport. More >>
LGNZ President And Vice President Elected
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 11:22 am | LGNZ
President Stoltz and Vice President Gordon have been filling these roles since December, and their appointments to serve until 2029 were uncontested. More >>
Growth Funding In Budget A Good Start - LGNZ
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 5:52 pm | LGNZ
Councils will receive payments based on a proportion of the national average new dwelling consent value. More >>
Budget 2026 An Opportunity For The Government To Provide Relief For Ratepayers - LGNZ
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:25 pm | LGNZ
Local government is not spared from any of the challenges that central government and wider society are facing, including the cost of living and increased costs due to the fuel crisis, Olsen says. More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Improve Resilience In Wake Of Storms
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 8:19 am | LGNZ
Recent research from Earth Sciences New Zealand demonstrates that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in flood prone areas. This means $235 billion worth of residential buildings are at risk. More >>
LGNZ Says First City Deal ‘Step In The Right Direction’
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 5:09 am | LGNZ
“We want to work with the Government to keep strengthening future Deals so there is a clear benefit to the region that the Deal applies to,” LGNZ Metro Sector Chair and Mayor of Palmerston North Grant Smith says. More >>
Public Transport Plays Key Role In Response To Fuel Insecurity
Monday, 23 March 2026, 5:14 pm | LGNZ
Encouraging public transport would limit the fuel crisis’ impact on the economy and productivity by ensuring workers who cannot work from home continue to deliver important services. More >>
Overhaul Of Dog Control Legislation “Much Needed”
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 5:34 pm | LGNZ
“The work on the guidelines will contribute to the wider review of the Dog Control Act,” Stoltz said. More >>
LGNZ Suggests Pragmatic Way Forward For Local Government Reorganisation
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9:51 am | LGNZ
LGNZ has published its submission on Simplifying Local Government. It supports a reset of local government structure, with members at its 2025 annual general meeting passing a remit calling for change. More >>
Proposed Rates Cap Regulator Could Play A Key Role In Protecting Essential Infrastructure Investment - LGNZ
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:45 pm | LGNZ
Building and maintaining infrastructure is becoming more expensive, weather events more severe, and what we already have is wearing out. More >>
