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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 >>
Rates Caps Could Undermine Effort To Strengthen Emergency Management
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 3:31 pm | LGNZ
We support a strong Emergency Management system but there is a risk the Bill's objectives will be undermined unless we have a clear conversation about how we pay for it as a country. More >>
Central Otago District Council Scores Top Marks For Community Engagement – Te Korowai
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:38 am | LGNZ
LGNZ’s Te Korowai supports councils through independent performance evaluation, prioritising, decision making and action planning every three years. More >>
More Frequent States Of Emergencies A Concern For Councils
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:45 pm | LGNZ
Over the past ten years New Zealand has averaged 55.9 days annually under a State of Emergency each year, and 66.6 days over the last five. In the 10 years prior to this, New Zealand averaged only 13.4 days per year. More >>
Rehette Stoltz Named LGNZ President, Dan Gordon Vice President
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:44 am | LGNZ
Rehette Stoltz and Dan Gordon will remain in their respective positions until July 2026, when the LGNZ membership elects a President and Vice President at LGNZ’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2026-2029 period. More >>
Marlborough District Council Earns Te Korowai ‘Active’ Mark
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 2:47 pm | LGNZ
The report recognised the council as covering a large provincial area with a wide range of environmental and economic challenges, driven by a successful economy largely based around use of natural resources. More >>
Getting Transition Right Critical To Success Of Significant RM Reform
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 1:48 pm | LGNZ
We need to transition to the new system with care. Local priorities need to be reflected within national frameworks, says LGNZ Vice President Rehette Stoltz. More >>
Te Maruata Hui Sets Direction For New Triennium
Monday, 8 December 2025, 4:06 pm | LGNZ
Te Maruata is the national committee of Māori elected members within Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), operating as a Māori advisory group to provide guidance and support on Māori issues in local government. More >>
Government’s Pivot On Rates ‘Pragmatic’ But Concerns Remain - LGNZ
Monday, 1 December 2025, 5:10 pm | LGNZ
The Government has announced it will set a range for annual rates increase, with the full policy taking effect in 2029. It had previously indicated core infrastructure would be excluded from this policy. More >>
Council “Shake-Up” Must Get New Zealanders’ Buy-In – LGNZ
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 5:14 pm | LGNZ
The Government has proposed abolishing regional council elected members, just six weeks after New Zealanders have voted in local government elections. More >>
Legislation To Protect Elected Members From Harassment Timely - LGNZ
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:28 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ Interim Chief Executive Scott Necklen says the legislation will give elected members another tool to combat abusive behaviour. More >>
Regional Councils Gear Up For ‘Pivotal’ Period – LGNZ
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:11 pm | LGNZ
At today’s LGNZ sector meeting, newly elected Chairs and unitary Mayors met for the first time to talk about a range of topics affecting the sector. The event saw Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair of Environment Canterbury elected as LGNZ’s regional sector ... More >>
New Cohort Of Elected Members Ready To Roll Up Their Sleeves – LGNZ
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 9:20 am | LGNZ
The turnover for territorial authorities, including Mayors and councillors, is about 42.5%, which is down from the 45% rate in 2022. This is despite almost half of the Mayoral races resulting in a new Mayor this term. More >>
Final Voting Numbers Are Out: The System Needs To Change
Sunday, 19 October 2025, 7:04 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ Interim Chief Executive Scott Necklen says it’s clear voting habits are shifting, and the system needs to change to accommodate this. More >>
