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Councils halt online voting trial for local body elections
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:21 pm | Local Government NZ
The proposed trial of online voting in next year’s local body elections will not proceed after the working party comprised of nine councils made the reluctant decision to halt the trial. Although the working party had recently selected a provider that ... More >>
The vulnerable shouldn’t shoulder sea-level rise burden
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 11:02 am | Local Government NZ
A report released this morning by the Deep South National Science Challenge supports LGNZ’s call for a national framework to deal with sea-level rise, saying that New Zealand’s youngest and most vulnerable are at risk of shouldering the burden if ... More >>
Central & local govt partnership provides boost for tourism
Monday, 26 November 2018, 10:55 am | Local Government NZ
A collaboration between central and local government on a review of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund, with nine changes announced, will assist small communities struggling with the volume of tourists and lead to better experiences for travellers, says LGNZ President ... More >>
Plastic bag phase-out will help waste minimisation habits
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 11:39 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ is delighted by the Associate Minister for the Environment’s announcement today of a six month phase-out period for single-use plastic bags. More >>
LGNZ welcomes drinking water reform
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 10:04 am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s focus on drinking water reforms, but is urging officials not to shut the door on innovation by pursuing a policy of mandatory aggregation as a silver bullet fix to challenges in the three ... More >>
Govt must embrace localism to improve community wellbeing
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 7:09 pm | Local Government NZ
Government must embrace localism to improve community wellbeing Local Government New Zealand is pleased the Government is starting a discussion to reinvigorate local decision making, but says a bold localist approach is needed to drive meaningful ... More >>
Local government releases position statement on three waters
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:30 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ has released its position statement on three waters at its Quarterly Media Briefing today, calling on the Government to adopt four good public policy principles ahead of any reforms to the three waters sector. (The briefing is open to media and will ... More >>
Local govt praises landowners committed to biodiversity
Friday, 9 November 2018, 3:35 pm | Local Government NZ
Local government praises landowners committed to biodiversity The recently released Report of the Biodiversity Collaborative Group , which includes a draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, represents a useful addition to the ... More >>
RMA reform to address key concerns for local government
Friday, 9 November 2018, 10:58 am | Local Government NZ
LGNZ supports the Government’s proposal to wind back a number of Resource Management Act changes that excluded public consultation requirements, a move councils strongly opposed when they were introduced in 2017. More >>
LGNZ supports strategy to manage tourism growth
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 1:56 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s draft Tourism Strategy, announced this morning, which recognises the huge potential of the tourism industry and the need for sustainable growth and cooperation between all stakeholders. More >>
Tiaki Promise makes the call for greater guardianship of NZ
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 3:37 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand is one of seven key New Zealand organisations that have joined forces today to launch the Tiaki Promise, an initiative to encourage travellers, both domestic and international, to respect New Zealand’s environment and travel ... More >>
Tararua District Council receives BB CouncilMARK™ rating
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:27 am | Local Government NZ
The latest report of local government excellence programme CouncilMARK™ has been released today for Tararua District Council. The report and more information on CouncilMARK™ can be found here. More >>
New CouncilMARK™ report shows council on track
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:35 pm | Local Government NZ
The latest report of local government excellence programme CouncilMARK™ has been released today for Central Hawke’s Bay District Council. The report and more information on CouncilMARK™ can be found here . More >>
3D mapping to enable better regional planning
Monday, 29 October 2018, 3:03 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement from Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones of $19 million in co-funding from the Provincial Growth Fund to enable extensive 3D elevation mapping of New Zealand’s regions. More >>
Wastewater report supports call for targeted policy
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 12:11 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s release of a report by GHD and Boffa Miskell into the costs of upgrading wastewater treatment plants, noting that it supports the sector’s call for a targeted policy response to help small rural councils pay ... More >>
Councils welcome new freshwater toolkit
Monday, 8 October 2018, 10:13 am | Local Government NZ
Regional and unitary councils have welcomed the announcement of the Government’s new work programme to further improve the quality of freshwater in New Zealand. More >>
Government urged to keep an open mind on water
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 4:23 pm | Local Government NZ
Government urged to keep an open mind on water Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is urging central government to keep its policy options open, and work collaboratively with local government to find the best solution so that New Zealanders continue to ... More >>
LGNZ work reveals billions at risk from sea level rise
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:26 pm | Local Government NZ
New Zealand’s local government sector stands on the front line in the fight against climate change, according to the initial findings of a new report, which shows that billions of dollars of roading, water, and public transport infrastructure are at ... More >>
Steps to improve nationwide emergency management capability
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 3:41 pm | Local Government NZ
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s response today on delivering better responses to natural disasters and other emergencies, having taken the Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) recommendations to put safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders at the heart ... More >>
CouncilMARK™ Assessment Board releases latest reports
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 10:39 am | Local Government NZ
The Independent Assessment Board which oversees the local government excellence programme CouncilMARK™ has released today the reports of council assessments and ratings for Environment Canterbury and Upper Hutt City Council. IAB Chair Toby Stevenson ... More >>
