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Community And Council Input Critical To Shaping New RM Laws
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 12:49 pm | LGNZ
Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management (RM) Reform right, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). LGNZ President Stuart Crosby said councils will be looking carefully at the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environment ... More >>
Strong Result For Unique, Small Council Shows Size Isn’t Everything
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 12:07 pm | LGNZ
A unique and relatively isolated community with the highest Māori population of any district in New Zealand has shown that improving outcomes for ratepayers under tough economic conditions is possible in their second CouncilMARK™ report. CouncilMARK™ ... More >>
LGNZ Supports Tough Tauranga City Council Decision
Friday, 4 December 2020, 2:13 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand’s National Council says it supports Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta’s decision to seek the appointment of a Commission at Tauranga City Council, saying it is a tough call that puts the interests of the community ... More >>
New Survey Shows Local Political Aspirants Increasingly Younger, Female And Māori
Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 2:13 pm | LGNZ
A new survey by LGNZ has confirmed the observation made at last year’s local elections that the face of local government is changing, and shows a significant increase in elected members who are younger, female, more educated and Māori. LGNZ is the peak ... More >>
LGNZ Election Manifesto Calls On Public To Ask Hard Questions Of Central Government Hopefuls
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 6:01 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today released its 2020 General Election Manifesto, taking a different tack to the policy wish-list traditionally seen at this part of the election cycle. Instead, the local government peak body is reaching past the ... More >>
Implementation Key To Freshwater Improvement Says LGNZ Regional Sector
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 4:24 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) Regional Sector welcomes the introduction of new freshwater regulation, saying it’s time to look closely at the on-the-ground implementation measures that will be vital to achieve the freshwater improvements ... More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Detail On Long Needed Drinking-water Regulator
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 5:09 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ is today welcoming the introduction of the Water Services Bill, legislation that will detail the powers of the recently formed drinking water regulator Taumata Arowai. LGNZ has been calling for clear drinking-water standards, and strong enforcement ... More >>
Pilot Success Sees Mayors Taskforce For Jobs Programme Launch Nationwide
Monday, 6 July 2020, 2:44 pm | LGNZ
The huge success of a pilot programme featuring rural mayors connecting youth in their regions with local small businesses has led to it being scaled up around the country, across 23 more councils. A collaboration between the Mayors Taskforce for ... More >>
New CouncilMARK™ Report Highlights Council’s Commitment To Transparency
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 2:07 pm | LGNZ
A new CouncilMARK™ report released today takes a deep dive into Whanganui District Council’s operations, finding an organisation with a clear strategy and sound service delivery, who are on a pathway to further improvement. CouncilMARK™ is an independent ... More >>
NCCRA a start but local focus needed
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 11:25 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling the release of the National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA) framework a good first step in balancing New Zealand’s response to climate change. More >>
Stats show competitive local elections loom
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 3:08 pm | LGNZ
With just six weeks until the final day of voting, the 2019 New Zealand Local Elections are shaping up to be hugely competitive with more than two candidates standing for every city, district and regional council seat on offer across the country (2,076 ... More >>
Zero Carbon Bill welcomed by LGNZ
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 12:11 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ welcomes the introduction of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill as a necessary step towards meeting our international obligations to reduce greenhouse gases in our economy. More >>
Councils, business partners in climate change adaptation
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 10:38 am | LGNZ
LGNZ President Dave Cull told delegates at the Climate Change and Business Conference this morning that while businesses have led the charge to quantify the financial impact of climate change on their balance sheets, they need to expand their risk ... More >>
Symposium explores challenges of climate change
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 12:22 pm | LGNZ
Attendees at LGNZ’s Climate Change Symposium in Wellington on Friday 7 September will discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate change facing New Zealand communities now and in the future. Supported by Deep South National Science Challenge, ... More >>
A long-term approach recognised for low-emissions economy
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 3:59 pm | LGNZ
The Productivity Commission's final report reflects Local Government New Zealand's submission that good quality compact urban form, combined with good public transport, can contribute to the reduction of emissions. More >>
Boost for tourism infrastructure in hotspot regions
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 12:49 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes this morning’s announcement from the Government that $8.5 million in responsible camping infrastructure and initiatives will be implemented ahead of the 2018/19 peak season, as recommended by the Responsible Camping Working ... More >>
Local government welcome Government action on plastic bags
Friday, 10 August 2018, 11:27 am | LGNZ
LGNZ welcome this morning’s announcement by the Government on action towards phasing out the use of single-use plastic bags. More >>
Package of options needed for local tourism infrastructure
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 9:38 am | LGNZ
LGNZ President Dave Cull has at this morning’s Quarterly Media Briefing congratulated the government on recognising that tourists should contribute to the costs of the infrastructure they use, however LGNZ says the proposed border levy is only part ... More >>
Innovative projects recognised in LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 9:15 am | LGNZ
Palmerston North City Council and Rotorua Lakes Council have led the way at the Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards. More >>
Councillor honoured for contribution to local government
Monday, 16 July 2018, 2:51 pm | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand has honoured Rotorua leader Cr Trevor Maxwell MZNM with the Minister of Local Government EXCELLENCE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Local Government. More >>
