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Last-minute effort critical to strong voter turnout this election
2 October 2025

LGNZ says voting numbers are "significantly up” from the last election but is urging against complacency.
New earthquake-prone building system welcomed by councils
29 September 2025

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s proposed revamp of the earthquake-prone building system.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz elected LGNZ Vice President
12 September 2025

LGNZ’s National Council has today elected Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz as its new Vice President.

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