News - LGNZ

Growth funding in Budget a good start
28 May 2026

LGNZ welcomes funding in Budget to incentivise councils to enable growth, but says the Government needs to build on this in future
Budget 2026 an opportunity for the Government to provide relief for ratepayers
12 May 2026

LGNZ is calling on the Government to remove the financial disincentives for councils to consent more housing.
Simplifying local government decision “step forward” on earlier proposal - LGNZ
5 May 2026

LGNZ says the Government’s announcement of a process for councils who are ready to reorganise is a step forward.
Urgent action needed to improve resilience in wake of storms - LGNZ
22 April 2026

With New Zealand again battered by rain and wind this week, we need to put plans for adaptation into action, LGNZ urges.

Analysing Budget 2026: What’s in it for local government?
28 May 2026

Below we list key aspects of the Budget of most interest to local government.
Driving LGNZ’s advocacy priorities: join a reference group
15 April 2026

LGNZ is setting up a reference group for each of our advocacy priorities.
Candidate bios and voter traffic: Policy.nz by the numbers
11 December 2025

Earlier this year LGNZ supported Policy.nz to provide a candidate information platform.
LGNZ’s advocacy media stories in 2025
10 December 2025

A number of LGNZ's advocacy priorities, as set by national council, have been reflected in media coverage this year.

BERL report reveals local government’s economic contribution
24 July 2025

LGNZ commissioned economic consultants BERL to find local government’s contribution to the overall economy.
Candidates' Guide
14 April 2025

Standing for public office – and being elected to represent the interests of your community – is a special honour.
Autonomy and authority: considering the case for structural change
23 August 2024

MartinJenkins' latest thinkpiece considers the case for structural change for local government.
Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024

LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.

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