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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 >>
Programme to show and grow council performance kicks off
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 10:47 am | Local Government NZ
A new programme aimed at lifting and demonstrating the value of local government kicked off this week, with the first council undergoing independent assessment. Upper Hutt City Council is the first of 21 councils signed up to go through the Local Government ... More >>
Voting to open for 2016 local government elections
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 9:19 am | Local Government NZ
New Zealanders need to make their vote count in the upcoming local council elections if they want to influence how their regions are led and governed, says Local Government New Zealand Chief Executive, Malcolm Alexander. Voting papers for city, district ... More >>
Opposition to local government reforms voiced
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 1:39 pm | Local Government NZ
Councils from across the country are today voicing their strong opposition to reforms which would threaten local democracy and the ongoing viability of some councils if enacted. The Local Government and Environment select committee is hearing final submissions ... More >>
Big contests across New Zealand as elections loom
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:06 pm | Local Government NZ
There will be keen competition in many New Zealand communities in the upcoming local authority elections. More >>
