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Freshwater Symposium shows commitment to water improvement
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 11:58 am | Local Government NZ
A Freshwater Symposium hosted by Local Government New Zealand last week showed there is a strong platform for improving freshwater quality in New Zealand. More >>
Report back on fluoridation Bill highlights funding issue
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 3:52 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Health Committee’s report on the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill and looks forward to its progress through Parliament. The Bill will bring consistency to the issue of fluoridation ... More >>
LGNZ Freshwater Symposium to tackle major issue
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 3:37 pm | Local Government NZ
The two day symposium will look at the strategic issues for freshwater management in New Zealand with a particular focus on water quality, quantity and funding and how we get the right outcomes for communities. More >>
Tourism infrastructure funding a step in the right direction
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 4:19 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand says the Tourism Infrastructure Fund of $102m over four years announced today is a welcome contribution towards meeting the country’s tourism infrastructure needs. More >>
Report’s call for a wider funding toolbox welcomed
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 11:29 am | Local Government NZ
The Productivity Commission’s new report into New Zealand’s urban planning system which highlights the need for councils in high growth areas to have access to more tools to fund infrastructure is spot on, Local Government New Zealand says. More >>
Second NZ China Mayoral Forum to strengthen relationship
Monday, 27 March 2017, 3:40 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is delighted to be hosting the second New Zealand China Mayoral Forum in Wellington this year, following the successful inaugural event of 2015. More >>
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11:28 am | Local Government NZ
The full extent of the infrastructure investment needed so communities can keep up with unprecedented tourism growth has been highlighted through a recent survey of local government. More >>
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive water policy
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11:26 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand has launched a new piece of work to create a comprehensive framework that brings freshwater issues and water infrastructure into a coherent policy. More >>
New group to work on big issues in local government
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11:26 am | Local Government NZ
A new policy group to advise local government on the big issues facing communities nationwide will bring together a diverse and capable team. More >>
More cops a much needed step
Friday, 3 February 2017, 3:50 pm | Local Government NZ
A commitment from the Government for more police for rural and provincial New Zealand will help alleviate pressures small communities have been facing from a shortage of police staff. More >>
Call for greater tourism funding for communities welcomed
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 1:54 pm | Local Government NZ
Federated Farmers adding its voice to the call for more central government funding for tourism infrastructure is welcomed by Local Government New Zealand. Tourism is booming in New Zealand bringing with it a range of growth issues, most notably from ... More >>
New plastics policy welcomed but further steps needed
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 1:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s proposals to ban products containing plastic microbeads and hopes it signals a new approach to removing plastics from the environment. More >>
New National Council for Local Government NZ confirmed
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:51 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand has announced the formation of its new National Council who met for the first time this week to discuss priorities for the coming triennium. More >>
LGNZ backs call for more responsibility for local government
Monday, 21 November 2016, 1:12 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is welcoming a new report calling for greater clarity in the roles and responsibilities of local and central government in New Zealand. More >>
Questions remain over resource management Bill
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 4:13 pm | Local Government NZ
The Government has announced this afternoon several policy directions that have been agreed with the Maōri Party on changes to the Resource Management Act. More >>
New board members bring top skills
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 1:44 pm | Local Government NZ
20 October 2016 New board members bring top skills to Local Government Excellence Programme Local Government New Zealand is pleased to confirm the addition of two further high calibre members to the board overseeing its new programme designed to ... More >>
Lift in voter turnout bodes well for future
Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 9:33 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand says a rise in voters in cities has compensated for a drop in rural and provincial areas in this year’s local elections to bring turnout slightly above 2013 levels. More >>
Time running out to have your say: Vote now!
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 12:20 pm | Local Government NZ
Voting is underway for the 2016 local elections and Local Government New Zealand is encouraging voters to have their say while there is still time. More >>
Don’t run out of time, vote early on ‘Vote Day’
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 11:26 am | Local Government NZ
Voting packs have been sent to enrolled voters and to make sure you have your say Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their papers well before polls close. More >>
World Rivers Day a chance to talk water
Monday, 19 September 2016, 2:46 pm | Local Government NZ
World Rivers Day will be acknowledged globally this weekend and to mark the occasion Local Government New Zealand is hosting a major issues seminar to discuss the role councils play in managing water. More >>
