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LGNZ congratulates National
Monday, 22 September 2014, 4:13 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ congratulates National Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) congratulates re-elected Prime Minister John Key and the National led government on winning their third consecutive term following Saturday’s general election. LGNZ President Lawrence Yule acknowledges ... More >>
LGNZ welcomes inquiry into land supply for housing
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 2:14 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government to request the Productivity Commission to look into ways to improve the supply and development of land for housing in New Zealand’s cities. More >>
GNZ welcomes support of waste water funds for small towns
Friday, 5 September 2014, 1:03 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Green Party will invest $20 million per year for ten years, as part of their Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme, to help small towns and communities upgrade their sewage treatment ... More >>
Communities should share in extraction royalties
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 12:26 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has come out strongly seeking a policy change for the distribution of a share of royalties from mineral, oil and gas extraction to the communities where the activity takes place. The Government receives hundreds ... More >>
Why Gisborne would need a ‘local share’ of royalties
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 1:42 pm | Local Government NZ
Every year the Government receives hundreds of millions of dollars in royalty payments for oil, gas, coal and mineral extraction in New Zealand. More >>
LGNZ advocates for the need for economic growth
Monday, 11 August 2014, 12:54 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has come out strongly stating its desire to see economic growth achieved across all of New Zealand. More >>
LGNZ advocates for the need for economic growth across NZ
Monday, 11 August 2014, 11:18 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has come out strongly stating its desire to see economic growth achieved across all of New Zealand. Regional economic development is gaining pace as an important topic of conversation within local government, central ... More >>
Smart digital investment transforms local economies
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:21 pm | Local Government NZ
Digital investment can have a significant impact on a community, but funds need to be used in a targeted way through smart investment to deliver economic results. More >>
Funding and infrastructure funding models explored
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:20 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) held an in-depth master class session on infrastructure funding as part of its conference at Nelson with more than 100 council managers, elected members and local government stakeholders attending. More >>
Expert tells local govt conference new is not always better
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:19 pm | Local Government NZ
Jonar Nader, Principal of Australian company Logictivity, travels the world to advise executives and government officials on innovation, productivity and leading-edge management. More >>
Local government engaging with youth
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:17 pm | Local Government NZ
Generation Y (those born between 1984 and 2002) are a demographic that have big ideas and a ‘fresh’ perspective, but their representation and engagement with local government has not always reflected this. More >>
Cricket World Cup lead shares wisdom on hosting major events
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:16 pm | Local Government NZ
Following the successful completion of the Rugby World Cup 2011, Therese Walsh was appointed Head of New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. More >>
LGNZ says a stronger response is needed on regulatory issues
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 5:01 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) acknowledges the Government’s response to the March 2013 Productivity Commission’s report “Towards Better Local Regulation” released today, but says it doesn’t go far enough. More >>
LGNZ welcomes Prime Minister to local government conference
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 12:56 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) was pleased to host the Prime Rt Hon John Key at the 2014 LGNZ Conference today in Nelson. The Prime Minister addressed the audience of 550 delegates including mayors, chairs, chief executives, councillors and senior ... More >>
LGNZ welcomes Labour’s announcement on regional development
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 12:01 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed today’s announcements from Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe on regional development. The Hon Cunliffe launched Labour’s regional development policy to more than 550 delegates at the annual 2014 ... More >>
LGNZ releases election manifesto
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 10:25 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ releases election manifesto focusing on the need for strengthening New Zealand’s communities and economies More >>
Local government celebrates outstanding performance at LGNZ
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 10:02 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards, designed to recognise and celebrate the leadership role local government plays within communities. The Awards were presented at a prestigious dinner ... More >>
Rotorua wins hosting rights for 2015 conference
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:54 am | Local Government NZ
Rotorua will be the focus of local government in July next year when mayors, councillors and CEOs from 78 local authorities descend on the city for the 2015 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference. Rotorua’s successful bid was announced by LGNZ president ... More >>
Horowhenua Mayor elected as LGNZ's new Vice President
Monday, 21 July 2014, 5:01 pm | Local Government NZ
Horowhenua Mayor Brendan Duffy has been voted the new Vice President of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) by members at their 2014 conference in Nelson at the weekend. More >>
Leading economists share thinking for a changing NZ
Monday, 21 July 2014, 4:41 pm | Local Government NZ
Whether we like it or not New Zealand’s social landscape is changing as the population ages, becomes more diverse and increasingly urbanised. More >>
