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Sensible Solutions To Flood Risk Must Be Supported
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 9:42 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government NZ (LGNZ) is backing IAG’s pragmatic and sensible solutions to help reduce flood risk in the country. “Tens of thousands of New Zealanders live in houses that are prone to flooding,” says LGNZ’s Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene. ... More >>
Local Councils Welcome New Public Transport Model
Monday, 15 August 2022, 2:37 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s move to allow councils to own bus services. The Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) has been replaced with the new Sustainable Public Transport Framework. The new framework gives councils the ability to own and ... More >>
Council’s Focus And Vision Puts New Plymouth In A Strong Position To Face The Future
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1:16 pm | Local Government NZ
New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has a clear plan to accomplish its vision of a ‘sustainable lifestyle capital’ and has the right financial tools to achieve it. This has led Local Government New Zealand’s CouncilMARK programme to award ... More >>
Big Push For More Local Government Nominations – LGNZ
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 10:57 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government NZ (LGNZ) is concerned that some roles won’t be filled, or key roles will go uncontested at this year's local body elections unless more candidates throw their hat in the ring before nominations close on Friday. Last election saw ... More >>
Managed Retreat Framework Should Be Developed By Councils – LGNZ
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 1:15 pm | Local Government NZ
Relocating communities is not a silver bullet for the challenges of climate change and councils know that, says LGNZ President Stuart Crosby. Today the Government released its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which aims to address the harmful impacts of ... More >>
Local Government New Zealand Passes Free Fares Remit
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 5:23 pm | Local Government NZ
On Thursday morning, the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Annual General Meeting passed a remit supporting the Free Fares call for central Government to fund free public transport for under-25’s, tertiary students, Community Services Card Holders, ... More >>
LGNZ Proposes Delaying Transition Of Stormwater Into New Three Waters Entity
Monday, 25 July 2022, 12:08 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ is calling for a phased transition to Three Waters reform in its select committee submission on the Water Services Entities (WSE) Bill. “It’s abundantly clear that when it comes to the management and delivery of the country’s drinking, waste ... More >>
Christchurch To Host Next Local Government New Zealand Conference
Friday, 22 July 2022, 3:42 pm | Local Government NZ
The 2023 Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 26-28 July next year. “The LGNZ Conference will be the first time the entire sector will get a chance to get together after the local body elections,” says ... More >>
Reforms, Partnerships, Climate Change And Future Of CouncilsAll On The Agenda AtThis Year’s LGNZ Conference
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 9:45 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference gets underway in Palmerston North on Wednesday, attracting a record delegation of New Zealand’s mayors, chairs, council representatives and other stakeholders. LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says this year’s ... More >>
Elected Member Experiences Survey: Bad Behaviour Threatens Progress, Must Be Called Out
Monday, 18 July 2022, 10:36 am | Local Government NZ
A new survey of elected members in local government has found that nearly half of respondents have experienced racism, gender discrimination, or other forms of harmful behaviour while doing their job in public office. “The purpose of the survey was ... More >>
A Local Government, Central Government Success Story Set To Continue
Friday, 8 July 2022, 12:54 pm | Local Government NZ
A successful partnership between Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Industry Partnerships has paved the way for a young man to become a joiner, and work towards owning the business one day. Mitchell Boyce, ... More >>
Cabinet Decision To Remove Residential Addresses From Campaign Adverts A Win For Democracy
Friday, 3 June 2022, 10:27 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ’s advocacy and influence has pushed the Government to change the law that requires candidates to publish their residential address on electoral campaign advertisements. The changes will be implemented in time for this year’s local body elections. “We ... More >>
LGNZ Marks Introduction Of First Three Waters Bill
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 2:32 pm | Local Government NZ
The Water Services Entities Bill introduced to the House today marks an important milestone in the Three Waters Reform process. “Everyone agrees the way we deliver water services needs to change,” says LGNZ President Stuart Crosby. “LGNZ will ... More >>
Stronger Local Voice At The Heart Of Improved Health Services – LGNZ
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 6:48 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ is pleased to see that Budget 2022 investing in services that deliver better health outcomes for those living in rural New Zealand, says LGNZ President Stuart Crosby. “For so long the “postcode lottery” has plagued our communities living ... More >>
Longer Term Commitment To Cheaper Public Transport Fares Needed – LGNZ
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 3:05 pm | Local Government NZ
An extension of half price public transport fares over the winter months is a promising start, says LGNZ Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene. “Cheaper public transport fares must be seen as much more than a way to help ease the burden of the rising ... More >>
Cheaper Public Transport Fares Key To Driving Down Emissions – LGNZ
Monday, 16 May 2022, 2:53 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ is calling for more investment in initiatives that promote behaviour change, as the first Emission Reduction Plan is unveiled today. “The Government will have missed a trick if it doesn’t continue its public transport subsidy,” says LGNZ ... More >>
Vote 2022 Campaign A National Kōrero About Local Elections
Monday, 9 May 2022, 9:43 am | Local Government NZ
The Vote 2022 campaign which kicks off today looks to make Aotearoa the most inclusive and active local democracy in the world. “This is the bold ambition, and we know it will take more than one election cycle to make lasting changes,” says Local ... More >>
Infrastructure Thinking Must Be Long Term
Monday, 2 May 2022, 11:29 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says the new Infrastructure Strategy is an important step towards addressing the critical issues affecting our communities. “Reliable infrastructure is the backbone to creating healthy, thriving communities and a resilient ... More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Momentum On Water Reform
Friday, 29 April 2022, 11:02 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says the Government’s decisions on the Three Waters Governance Working Group recommendations provide much-needed momentum, as well as certainty for ratepayers. “Councils face big future bills for water services given ... More >>
CHBDC’s Transformational Change Rated Highly By CouncilMARK
Monday, 14 February 2022, 12:13 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand highly commends Central Hawke’s Bay District Council’s leadership and commitment to delivering for their community, which is highlighted in its newly released CouncilMARK report. After a robust independent assessment by ... More >>
