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LGNZ encourages strategic thinking on housing affordability
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 10:26 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) sees a strong need for central government, local government and the private sector to work together strategically to address housing affordability. More >>
LGNZ supports investigating water options that achieve value
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 5:00 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports councils considering better ways to manage water assets and services for operational efficiencies and cost saving, which aligns with the LGNZ 3 Waters project that will create a clear picture of potable ... More >>
Local government in strong financial position
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:48 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government in strong financial position Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) advised at its April Quarterly Media Briefing today that the local government sector has the strongest balance sheet in New Zealand, outperforming central government ... More >>
LGNZ calls for changes in road funding
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:47 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ calls for changes in road funding to meet the needs of all New Zealand More >>
LGNZ reviewing local government funding
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:45 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is launching a review of local government funding, to find a sustainable model for the future as demographic and economic factors continue to change rapidly. New Zealand councils have a high reliance on property taxes, which ... More >>
LGNZ taking a lead on natural hazards
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:27 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the United Nations’ new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that details the likely impacts of environmental changes on people’s vulnerability to natural hazards. More >>
Sharing mining royalties positive for councils, communities
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:46 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports New Zealand First’s policy to share mineral mining royalties with local authorities, which is in line with LGNZ’s policy for royalties from all mining, oil and gas extraction to be shared for the benefit ... More >>
LGNZ supports strengthening financial performance
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 11:07 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes new financial prudence regulations the Government is introducing for councils, which support LGNZ’s work lifting governance and performance across the sector. More >>
Local Government-Backed Website for Water Quality
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 10:00 am | Local Government NZ
The local government sector is leading the way to provide New Zealanders with up to date information about fresh water, with the launch of a new website that makes water quality data public. More >>
New LGNZ services to lift council governance and performance
Friday, 14 March 2014, 11:04 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is pleased to launch EquiP, its Centre of Excellence delivering tailored services, best practice guidance, business solutions, governance and management support to strengthen the local government sector. More >>
Transport Summit addresses road funding issues
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 9:41 am | Local Government NZ
Today in Wellington, more than 160 local government leaders are meeting to discuss and debate key issues about road funding at Local Government New Zealand’s Transport Summit. Roading is of strategic importance to New Zealand’s economy because our ... More >>
LGNZ launches Business Friendly Councils guidelines
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 3:10 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is today launching Business Friendly Councils guidelines to encourage economic development across the country by identifying the different ways councils can support local businesses. More >>
LGNZ Welcomes Proposed Freshwater Amendments
Friday, 21 February 2014, 9:43 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is pleased to see the Government’s proposals targeted at lifting water quality with proposed amendments to The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM). Submissions have closed on the amendments ... More >>
Earthquake-prone Buildings Amendment needs more flexibility
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 11:31 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill 2013 given its first reading in Parliament yesterday needs more flexibility. More >>
LGNZ welcomes new Minister of Local Government
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 6:06 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Hon Paula Bennett as the new Minister of Local Government. More >>
Alcohol law changes will give communities more say
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 12:40 pm | Local Government NZ
Changes to the alcohol laws, will allow communities to have more of a say over licensing matters, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President, Lawrence Yule. More >>
Kaipara review shows a need to lift governance performance
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 2:33 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand President, Lawrence Yule, has come out strongly with a call to improve local governance, following the Office of the Auditor-General’s report released today on the governance and management failures relating to the development ... More >>
LGNZ One Year Out – the case for balanced growth across NZ
Friday, 29 November 2013, 9:39 am | Local Government NZ
Thank you all for joining us here today, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to outline, to so many key influencers, Local Government New Zealand’s vision and challenge to central government to work with us and industry to deliver balanced ... More >>
New alcohol laws aiming for a trouble free summer
Friday, 22 November 2013, 10:48 am | Local Government NZ
Changes to alcohol laws next month will act as a good balance – ensuring people enjoy their summer festivities while reducing the harm caused by excessive drinking, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President, Lawrence Yule. More >>
Event organisers must plan ahead to meet new drinking rules
Friday, 15 November 2013, 11:51 am | Local Government NZ
Summer event organisers must plan ahead to meet new drinking rules Summer event organisers should plan ahead so they don’t get caught out by changes to alcohol legislation that come into effect next month, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President, ... More >>
