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Remove Barriers For People Accessing Council Services With Community Services Cards
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:37 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ President Sam Broughton says the current regulations, which limit who can request a Community Services card as a form of identification, has created a barrier for people to effectively access council services. More >>
Mayors Help Find Employment Solutions For Rural Youth
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:24 pm | Local Government NZ
One of the councils leading the way is Stratford District, whose recent success has seen 18 young people move into ongoing full-time roles since July. More >>
Calls To Expand Local Democracy Reporting – LGNZ
Friday, 15 November 2024, 6:59 pm | Local Government NZ
It comes as NZME released a proposal to close 14 North Island–based community papers before Christmas. These newspapers collectively serve over 850,000 people across 14 councils. More >>
Local Government Puts City And Regional Deal On The Table
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 8:08 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today released a proposal for city and regional deals that moves decision-making away from Wellington and back into local communities. More >>
Complete Overreach By Govt On Māori Wards And Constituencies
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:05 pm | Local Government NZ
“Empowering local government to make decisions about their own communities is what this Government campaigned on and is not being delivered today. More >>
Drivers Behind Rates Rises Across The Country Laid Bare
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:57 pm | Local Government NZ
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per household. LGNZ commissioned a report by one of the country’s leading economists, Brad Olsen, which ... More >>
Govt GST-sharing Proposal Gets The Green Light From Councils
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 12:52 pm | Local Government NZ
Councils have welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s comments today that the Government is considering sharing GST with councils. The comments come following extensive advocacy by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) to ensure councils have a range of funding ... More >>
LGNZ: Call For Fair Play On Māori Wards
Monday, 5 February 2024, 9:36 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling on the Government to play fair on Māori wards and constituencies, asking that they treat all wards the same and leave decisions up to local councils. “The Coalition Government’s proposal to re-establish ... More >>
Councils Need More Levers To Raise Funds
Monday, 18 December 2023, 12:16 pm | Local Government NZ
Almost all councils have now seen the initial level of investment required over the next 10 years as part of long-term planning, with many considering double-digit rates rises according to Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). Councils will consult ... More >>
Local Government Shakeup Takes ‘common-sense’ Approach – LGNZ
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 10:15 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand says the new report into the future of local government takes a common-sense approach – especially to funding, system sustainability and other challenges facing councils. LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says New Zealand is ... More >>
BUDGET 23 – Long Term Plan To Build More Resilient Infrastructure Step In Right Direction
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 3:36 pm | Local Government NZ
A $6 billion cash injection to build more resilient infrastructure following Cyclone Gabrielle is a significant step to help our communities weather an increasing number of storms better. The Government today announced their Budget which had a strong ... More >>
Gore District Council Takes Step In The Right Direction
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 7:03 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and Taituarā commend Gore District Council for the movement today that sets them up on a positive path forward. Councillors agreed to not go through with the symbolic vote of no confidence and two other unproductive More >>
Gore District Council Takes Step In The Right Direction
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 9:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and Taituarā commend Gore District Council for the movement today that sets them up on a positive path forward. Councillors agreed to not go through with the symbolic vote of no confidence and two other unproductive ... More >>
THREE WATERS: LGNZ’s Response To The Government’s Policy Reset
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 12:12 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)’s President Stuart Crosby says more detail is needed before we know the full impact of the Government’s Three Waters policy reset but acknowledges it is a genuine shift and responds to key parts of local government’s ... More >>
Funding For Roads At Lowest Levels In A Decade
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 1:29 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is warning that the state of our roads could be the next infrastructure crisis if the Government does not adequately fund maintenance costs. LGNZ commissioned a report by one of the country’s leading economists, Brad ... More >>
Councils’ Role Need To Be Strengthened To Future Proof The Country – FFLG
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 11:41 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) wants the Future for Local Government Review panel to radically rethink how the country delivers public services, as Cyclone Gabrielle exposes the enormous challenges facing our regions. Submissions on the panel’s ... More >>
Councils “Adopt” Cyclone-hit Communities To Support Their Fundraising
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 12:32 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today launched Adopt-a-Community, a campaign that matches a council unaffected by Cyclone Gabrielle with a council and community badly hit. LGNZ National Council member Mayor Tim Cadogan says the campaign’s aim ... More >>
LGNZ Calls For Cheaper Public Transport Fares To Continue
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:08 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is cautioning the Government that the end to half-price public transport fares could see an increase in people switching back to using their cars. As part of the Government’s cost of living package, fares on all public transport ... More >>
Draft Review Must Be The Catalyst For Councils To Think Big – LGNZ
Friday, 28 October 2022, 12:19 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling on councils to use the recently released Future for Local Government draft report as licence to ‘think big’ if the country wants to see meaningful and long-lasting change. “This review ... More >>
LGNZ’s Guide To Getting To Know Your Local Body Candidates
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 11:28 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is revealing some tips and tricks for voters to get to know candidates ahead of the elections this year. “Local body elections typically have low voter turnout at about 40 percent compared with central government ... More >>
