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New funding agency to save local authorities millions
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 2:27 pm | Local Government NZ
A proposed new local government funding agency could save local authorities around $25 million a year. A Bill to enable the establishment of the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) is due to be introduced to Parliament shortly. The LGFA will ... More >>
Opotiki Mayor elected Vice President of LGNZ
Friday, 10 December 2010, 4:20 pm | Local Government NZ
Opotiki Mayor John Forbes has been elected Vice President of Local Government New Zealand at today’s National Council meeting held in Wellington. Mayor Forbes represents the Rural Sector on National Council. In October he was elected to his fourth term ... More >>
Kids have their say in local body elections
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:07 pm | Local Government NZ
Over 22,000 students will vote in mock local body elections, learning more about the electoral process through Kids Voting. More >>
Voting begins in Thames-Coromandel this weekend
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 12:08 pm | Local Government NZ
Most Thames-Coromandel voters will start receiving their papers this weekend, with all papers expected to be delivered by Wednesday 22 September. People who have not received their papers by then should contact TCDC Electoral Officer, Lynlee Baily ... More >>
Myths Debunked by Facts Says Local Government NZ
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 3:45 pm | Local Government NZ
Councils are spending less, as a per centage of GDP, and as a per centage of total public expenditure, a report by Local Government New Zealand reveals. More >>
LGNZ supports Canterbury earthquake legislation
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 11:59 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand supports the legislation currently before Parliament designed to assist with the response to the Canterbury earthquake. More >>
Public invited to get involved in Local Govt
Thursday, 9 September 2010, 4:59 pm | Local Government NZ
Aldo Miccio is calling on the public to make submissions to the Local Government Commission about the proposal for a union of Nelson city and Tasman District to the Local Government Commission. More >>
Local and central government to work together
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 12:36 pm | Local Government NZ
Stronger partnerships between local and central government on infrastructure issues will benefit communities and regions, says Local Government New Zealand . More >>
Candidates Workshops for elections 2010
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 4:55 pm | Local Government NZ
Prospective candidates in this year's local government elections are invited to find out more about becoming a community board member, councillor or Mayor at workshops in Thames and Tairua on Saturday 3 July. More >>
Crown acknowledges pest responsibility is good
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:31 pm | Local Government NZ
Landowners are the winners following the Government’s announcement of its commitment to Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMS), says Local Government New Zealand . More >>
New Auckland Bill – They Listened Says LGNZ
Monday, 24 May 2010, 4:34 pm | Local Government NZ
Much more control of council controlled organisations (CCOs) has been vested back to the new Auckland City Council says Local Government New Zealand. More >>
New Leaky Buildings Proposal Could Seal Deal
Monday, 17 May 2010, 5:48 pm | Local Government NZ
The Government’s leaky buildings proposal is, on the face of it, an acceptable and pragmatic compromise, says Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Govt foreshore proposals trample democracy
Friday, 30 April 2010, 11:17 am | Local Government NZ
Proposals for iwi planning documents and activities which would override the Resource Management and Local Government Acts trample on democracy, says Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Discount policy still flawed says LGNZ
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 5:29 pm | Local Government NZ
New regulations on late resource consent discounts announced today by government are an improvement but still flawed, says Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Dairy farmers must step up to reduce pollution
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 12:16 pm | Local Government NZ
New Zealand’s clean green image is being tarnished says Local Government New Zealand after statistics revealed an increase in significant non-compliance by dairy farmers. More >>
Keep building reform proposals intact, urges LGNZ
Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:40 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes proposed reforms to the Building Act but warns against cherry picking some of the proposals because these parts may be easier to implement. More >>
Democracy Must Always Prevail Says LGNZ
Friday, 19 February 2010, 11:10 am | Local Government NZ
A pragmatic, workable solution for Environment Canterbury which does not compromise local democracy is paramount, says Local Government New Zealand. The statement follows the release of the report ‘Investigation of the Performance of Environment Canterbury ... More >>
Democracy Must Always Prevail Says LGNZ
Friday, 19 February 2010, 11:09 am | Local Government NZ
A pragmatic, workable solution for Environment Canterbury which does not compromise local democracy is paramount, says Local Government New Zealand . More >>
Ratepayers Could Bear Brunt of Regulations
Friday, 19 February 2010, 10:35 am | Local Government NZ
Ratepayers could bear the brunt of proposed regulations forcing councils to give discounts of up to 80% for late resource consent processing under the Resource Management Act (RMA). More >>
Local govt reform leaves the basics untouched
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 5:12 pm | Local Government NZ
“The Government’s decision to remove the requirement for citizens’ referenda to guide council activities reinforces our belief in the expertise of elected members to build better communities,” said Local Government New Zealand President Lawrence ... More >>
