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Walking the same path on climate change adaptation strategy
Monday, 16 July 2018, 2:31 pm | LGNZ
Central and local government showed strong alignment on strategy for climate change adaptation as Local Government New Zealand President Dave Cull and Minister for Climate Change Hon James Shaw shared the stage today at the annual LGNZ Conference in Christchurch. More >>
Changes to Health Act supported by LGNZ
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 3:48 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ supports the Government’s announcements today that it is amending the Health Act to enable speedier consultation on new drinking water standards. More >>
Government’s changes to rates rebate a big help for retirees
Monday, 25 June 2018, 9:39 am | LGNZ
LGNZ welcomes the implementation of new legislation from 1 July 2018 that allows eligible retirement village residents to apply to their local council for a rates rebate. More >>
Summit explores solutions to New Zealand’s water issues
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 9:56 am | LGNZ
Attendees at LGNZ’s Water Summit in Wellington over the next two days will discuss potential solutions to improve New Zealand’s freshwater and three waters delivery. More >>
Water quality framework needs improvement says LGNZ
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 9:53 am | LGNZ
LGNZ’s Water 2050: Quality – Review of the framework for water quality discussion paper released today has identified three key issues for New Zealand’s framework for water quality, and points to opportunities for change that could be a focus under ... More >>
CCATWG report a step in the right direction
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 10:17 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release this morning of the Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group’s final report on how New Zealand can adapt to the impacts of climate change. More >>
Draft report provides climate change strategy
Friday, 27 April 2018, 9:25 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release this morning of the Productivity Commission’s draft low emissions economy report as another step towards greater action on climate change. More >>
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 >>
