Kawepūrongo
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News
Media releases
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Govt’s billion-dollar tax take on rates must be returned
27 March 2024LGNZ is again swinging behind a chorus of Mayors asking the Government for all GST on rates to be returned to councils.
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Drivers behind rates rises across the country laid bare
14 March 2024Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils.
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Govt GST-sharing proposal gets the green light from councils
27 February 2024Councils have welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s comments today that the Government is considering sharing GST with councils.
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Call for fair play on Māori wards
5 February 2024LGNZ is calling on the Government to play fair on Māori wards and constituencies.
News and insights
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LGNZ meets with Minister for Rural Communities
13 December 2023LGNZ met with the Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Patterson.
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Young Elected Members’ hui strengthens connections
13 December 2023Last week LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' hui, hosted by the Far North District Council, brought together around 50 young leaders.
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Local Government Commission provides Māori wards advice
12 December 2023The Local Government Commission has provided an update in response to enquiries received regarding Māori wards/constituencies.
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Sitting down with our new Local Government Minister
1 December 2023We took the opportunity to ask our new Minister some questions, and here’s what he told us.
Publications
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Analysing increases in local government cost
15 March 2024LGNZ has commissioned Infometrics to provide analysis on recent cost pressures on the local government sector.
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City and Regional Deals – Options and key considerations
7 February 2024The coalition government has signalled interest in long-term city and regional deals as a way to partner with local government.
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Local government voters
23 January 2024About the people who voted in the 2022 local government elections.
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Freedom camping model bylaw and guidance
23 January 2024Support for councils making or reviewing bylaws under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 incorporating recent changes.
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Jordan Gribble
Senior Media Advisor
021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz