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Local government welcomes new broadband and mobile funding
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 12:43 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government welcomes new broadband and mobile infrastructure funding Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the Government’s decision to expand its broadband and mobile investment programmes, and the opportunities for communities to be involved ... More >>
Regular flight services for regional communities
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 9:55 am | Local Government NZ
Councils secure regular flight services for regional communities Councils have worked with air transport providers to secure regular flights for their communities, after Air New Zealand cut services to some airports. The airline announced in November ... More >>
Council finances in sound health
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 11:37 am | Local Government NZ
Following the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) funding review discussion paper released last week, the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) has now completed its analysis of the most recent council financial reports. More >>
LGNZ review launches discussions on new funding model
Monday, 2 February 2015, 2:51 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ’s) Funding Review discussion paper outlines options for addressing current and likely future funding shortfalls in local government. The report, the first in a two-stage review, will be launched today. More >>
Local government supports sensible change to the RMA
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 10:14 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed change to the RMA signalled by Hon Dr Nick Smith in his annual speech to Nelson Rotary yesterday and looks forward to working with the Government to implement these changes. More >>
LGNZ welcomes increased local roads funding
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 5:33 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS 2015) released today, providing $38.7 billion in funding for local roads. More >>
New report gets NZ closer to cycle friendly communities
Monday, 15 December 2014, 5:33 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the final report and recommendations of the Cycling Safety Panel. The Panel has been tasked with developing innovative, comprehensive and practical recommendations for how central and local government ... More >>
Community volunteering at risk under Health and Safety Bill
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 3:04 pm | Local Government NZ
Community volunteering at risk under Health and Safety Reform Bill Local government is seeking changes to the Health and Safety Reform Bill 2014 for the benefit of communities, to allow councils to continue working with local residents on voluntary environmental, ... More >>
How minerals can aid the economies of rural New Zealand
Monday, 1 December 2014, 10:57 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes a report released today by the New Zealand Initiative stating why the resource rich parts of rural New Zealand need to tap into the wealth beneath their feet. More >>
Significant issues for NZ in sea level rise report
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 4:19 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has recognised findings of Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright’s report released today on the impact of rising seas as significant for coastal areas of New Zealand, aligning well with work the ... More >>
Gigatown win set to strengthen Dunedin's economy
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 10:07 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today congratulated Dunedin for winning the year long Gigatown competition and sees this as a significant boost for the region. More >>
NZ China Mayoral Forum opens doors for economic benefits
Friday, 21 November 2014, 1:16 pm | Local Government NZ
The inaugural New Zealand China Mayoral Forum will be held today in Auckland, the first of a regular exchange between mayors and governors from the two countries, expected to increase engagement and create significant economic benefits throughout ... More >>
Councils help communities have safe, happy summers
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 9:38 am | Local Government NZ
Councils around the country hold public events, festivals, parades and other celebratory events during the Christmas season. Some decorate town centres while others help to put on food and wine festivals, throw a Santa parade or support sporting events ... More >>
Road funding announcements provide clarity on council share
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 5:10 pm | Local Government NZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency today releases its Funding Assistance Rates (FAR) which determines how central government land transport co-funding will be distributed over the next nine years. More >>
LGNZ supports identifying solutions to housing affordability
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 10:46 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports identifying solutions to address housing affordability and as part of this, welcomes the Productivity Commission’s new issues paper ‘Using Land for Housing’. More >>
ICNZ paper on natural hazards aligns with LGNZ initiatives
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 12:13 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes Insurance Council New Zealand’s paper ‘Protecting New Zealand from Natural Hazards’, released today. It aligns well with the think piece LGNZ released in October titled ‘Managing natural hazard risk ... More >>
3 Waters Report On Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 1:52 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today released an issues paper ‘Exploring the issues facing New Zealand’s water, wastewater and stormwater sector’ as part of its sector-led 3 Waters project. More >>
LGNZ - national approach to natural hazard risk management
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 11:30 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has completed its review into managing risks from natural hazards and today releases a think piece on the findings. The think piece ‘Managing natural hazard risk in New Zealand – Towards more resilient communities’ ... More >>
LGNZ seeks collaboration on housing affordability
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 12:26 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says local government, central government and the business sector need to work together with communities to address housing affordability across New Zealand. Housing affordability is a complex issue that is driven by multiple ... More >>
World-first for World Rivers Day
Friday, 26 September 2014, 3:19 pm | Local Government NZ
To mark World Rivers Day this Sunday regional councils are releasing their latest river data on the Land, Air, Water, Aotearoa (LAWA) website, a world first in reporting nation-wide water quality results in one place. Fran Wilde, chair of Local Government ... More >>
