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Surge in water data for World Rivers Day
Monday, 28 September 2015, 8:20 am | LGNZ
To mark World Rivers Day this Sunday, regional councils are releasing their latest water quality data on the Land, Air, Water, Aotearoa website, which this year includes lake quality monitoring. More >>
NZ China Mayoral Forum to explore trade and investment
Monday, 31 August 2015, 10:20 am | LGNZ
New Zealand China Mayoral Forum to explore trade and investment opportunities New Zealand mayors are preparing to explore innovative trade and investment opportunities with China’s local government leaders at a ground-breaking Mayoral Forum next week ... More >>
Environment website wades deeper into water data
Monday, 29 June 2015, 1:34 pm | LGNZ
Environment website wades deeper into water data Environmental monitoring website Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) is expanding its repertoire, offering more data about New Zealand’s most valuable natural resource, water. LAWA ( www.lawa.org.nz ... More >>
LGNZ forms establishment board
Friday, 5 June 2015, 1:22 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ forms establishment board to investigate local government risk agency Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) announced it has formed a relationship with the Crown to investigate options for a local government risk management agency. The parties ... More >>
LGNZ mobilising the regions for economic growth
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:16 am | LGNZ
LGNZ mobilising the regions for economic growth Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has kicked off a new study to investigate the economic benefits of regional transport links to ensure regional development and growth across all of New Zealand. More >>
Online voting trials available
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:15 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is putting its support behind councils looking at trialling online voting in the 2016 local body elections. More >>
Local gov strengthening financial planning and transparency
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:13 am | LGNZ
The local government sector is strengthening its financial planning and asset management, while improving transparency around infrastructure. More >>
LGNZ signals programme of work to build a stronger local gov
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:12 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and its membership councils are embarking on a significant programme of work to deliver improved performance and heighten the value that is delivered to communities by local governments across New Zealand. More >>
LGNZ welcomes air quality report
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 2:59 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ welcomes Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s air quality report Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s positive new report ‘The state of air quality in New Zealand’, ... More >>
LGNZ backs new financial prudence regulations
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 12:18 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has voiced its support for new financial prudence regulations for the sector announced today by Local Government Minister, Chris Tremain. More >>
LGNZ welcomes TIA’s national tourism plan
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 10:07 am | LGNZ
With the ambitious plans to grow the New Zealand tourism sector, the role of local government in helping to support and strengthen the industry is crucial, says Local Government New Zealand President, Lawrence Yule. More >>
LGNZ welcomes task force recommendations for LGNZ & members
Friday, 19 April 2013, 12:19 pm | LGNZ
MEDIA RELEASE LGNZ welcomes task force recommendations for LGNZ and its members to work together to improve infrastructure management More >>
LGNZ welcomes appointment of Hon David Carter
Monday, 2 April 2012, 6:34 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes today’s appointment of Hon David Carter as the new Minister of Local Government. More >>
LGNZ calls on government to remember local roads
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 5:28 pm | LGNZ
The Government needs to take due account of the contribution local roads make to New Zealand’s economic growth and productivity says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). This statement follows release today of the Government’s Policy Statement ... More >>
Increasing local government capacity
Friday, 10 June 2011, 10:19 am | LGNZ
A recently released report into local government consolidation reveals that a number of options are available to increase local government capacity and improve its service delivery, in addition to amalgamation. More >>
Freedom Camping Bill boosts councils’ toolkit says LGNZ
Monday, 16 May 2011, 9:27 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the new Freedom Camping Bill as it gives councils access to a more effective range of tools to tackle the nuisance of freedom campers. More >>
Cautious support for new agency
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 3:27 pm | LGNZ
Proceed with caution when altering the terms of local democracy: that's the message from Local Government New Zealand following the Government's announcement of the establishment of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to manage the ... More >>
