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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 >>
New dog rules to support safer communities
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 1:46 pm | LGNZ
New dog control measures announced today will give those at the forefront of animal management better tools for dealing with high-risk dogs, Local Government New Zealand says. Associate Minister of Local Government Louise Upston today announced a new ... More >>
Kids voting involves next generation
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 12:02 pm | LGNZ
It’s not just eligible adults who will be casting their votes in this year’s local elections. More >>
Communities given choice with Shop Trading Hours Bill
Friday, 26 August 2016, 11:53 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand says letting local communities determine whether shops can open on Easter Sunday is a win for local decision-making. The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament last night. The Bill enables ... More >>
Planning report supports LGNZ’s thinking
Friday, 19 August 2016, 3:03 pm | LGNZ
The Productivity Commission’s new report on urban planning contains many good suggestions for improving the ways New Zealand cities are planned, Local Government New Zealand says. Better urban planning, released today, is a review of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Fund launched to assist regions’ tourism facilities
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 11:56 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the new Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund launched today as a good start to helping communities develop small scale infrastructure that will enhance visitor experience. Ministry of Business, ... More >>
Local government bill poses threat to local democracy
Friday, 29 July 2016, 11:42 am | LGNZ
Local Government New Zealand says current proposals to reform the Local Government Act have the potential to threaten local democracy and the ongoing sustainability of some councils if enacted. Submissions on the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment ... More >>
Designing a future-focused resource management system
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 10:21 am | LGNZ
A proposed resource management system with an emphasis on early decision-making and placing greater value on natural eco-systems was launched at the Local Government New Zealand 2016 Conference today. More >>
