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Key issues canvassed at freedom camping symposium
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 3:05 pm | LGNZ
The freedom camping boom and its issues have been at the centre of debate among over 50 delegates at the LGNZ freedom camping symposium today in Nelson. More >>
Freedom camping working group announced
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 3:26 pm | LGNZ
The announcement today of a central and local government working group on freedom camping by Minister of Tourism Kelvin Davis comes ahead of a LGNZ run symposium to be held in Nelson on Thursday. More >>
Open letter calls for removal of poll provisions for Māori
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:30 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the Government to remove poll provisions for Māori wards and constituencies. More >>
CAPE Supports NZ China Mayoral Forum in Wellington
Friday, 17 November 2017, 11:19 am | LGNZ
The North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPE) is pleased to support the 2nd New Zealand China Mayoral Forum (NZCMF), a joint initiative of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Local Government New ... More >>
LGNZ welcomes new Government
Friday, 20 October 2017, 4:44 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ welcomes new Government, looks forward to productive relationship Local Government New Zealand congratulates the incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and welcomes the new Labour-led government. LGNZ also congratulates New Zealand First and the ... More >>
Council data good, league tables little value, LGNZ says
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 3:47 pm | LGNZ
New “league tables” released by the Taxpayers Union provide useful data but reaching meaningful conclusions by comparing councils is difficult, Local Government New Zealand says. More >>
Labour’s high school driver licensing policy welcomed
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 11:21 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release of the Labour Party’s School Leavers' Toolkit, which includes a promise to introduce driving classes to all high school students. More >>
NZ First’s Campaign for the Regions shows welcome commitment
Monday, 26 June 2017, 3:35 pm | LGNZ
New Zealand First’s Campaign for the Regions which was launched yesterday contains a number of commitments Local Government New Zealand welcomes. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes New Move to Deal with Used Tyres
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 10:57 am | LGNZ
A new National Environmental Standard to deal with New Zealand’s millions of waste tyres is an excellent step towards reducing the harmful impacts of used tyres. More >>
Future-Focused Plan for NZ Infrastructure Needed, LGNZ says
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 10:32 am | LGNZ
New Zealand’s infrastructure is at a crossroads and needs to be a key focus in the upcoming election, Local Government New Zealand says. More >>
Havelock North report provides useful guidance
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 10:44 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand says the report into the Havelock North water contamination inquiry released yesterday makes an important contribution to water management practice in New Zealand. More >>
Coherent and connected water policy needed, LGNZ says
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:19 pm | LGNZ
A new approach to water policy is needed to ensure community expectations and government standards can be better met, Local Government New Zealand says. More >>
ACT’s housing ideas have merit, LGNZ says
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 9:10 am | LGNZ
Housing is one of the most significant issues facing New Zealanders and Local Government New Zealand agrees with ACT Party leader David Seymour that new approaches are needed to ensure better outcomes for Kiwis. In his “State of the Nation” speech on Monday ... More >>
Draft meth contamination standard welcomed
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 2:15 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the new draft Standard for testing and decontaminating properties contaminated by methamphetamine. Councils have obligations under the Health Act to ensure residential properties are safe and liveable, and are responsible for ... More >>
Local Government New Zealand welcomes new Prime Minister
Monday, 12 December 2016, 11:58 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand congratulates new Prime Minister the Hon Bill English and says it is looking forward to continuing to build a strong relationship with the Government under its new leadership. LGNZ President Lawrence Yule says local ... More >>
Kaikoura quake highlights need for Risk Agency
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 1:59 pm | LGNZ
The recent devastating Kaikoura earthquake and aftershocks has once again brought into sharp relief the need for New Zealand to be better prepared for natural disasters. Councils are often at the forefront of disaster response and recovery and Local Government ... More >>
LGNZ welcomes proposed tourism infrastructure fund
Friday, 2 December 2016, 12:16 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes a new report into the funding of tourism infrastructure which further highlights the need for greater investment to ensure sustainable growth of New Zealand’s largest industry. A report commissioned by the chief executives ... More >>
Councils pull together in wake of disaster
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 9:45 am | LGNZ
Councils around New Zealand are offering their support to the stricken Hurunui and Kaikoura districts in the wake of last week’s massive and devastating 7.8 earthquake and aftershocks. Immediate work to evacuate tourists and provide emergency shelter ... More >>
LGNZ supports call for reinvestment in the regions
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 11:18 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand supports Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s (TIA) call for the Government to release more GST collected from tourism growth to the regions. More >>
Research shows resource management system needs work
Friday, 30 September 2016, 2:04 pm | LGNZ
A new report into the performance of the resource management system further highlights the need for reform, and complements work Local Government New Zealand is presently progressing and work recently completed. More >>