Media Releases

2 Apr 2012

LGNZ welcomes new Minister of Local Government

Local Government New Zealand welcomes today’s appointment of Hon David Carter as the new Minister of Local Government.

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19 Mar 2012

LGNZ: Reforms largely constructive for local government sector

Local Government New Zealand says the local government reforms announced today are largely constructive for the local government sector.

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16 Feb 2012

LGFA'S great start good news for ratepayers, says LGNZ

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says the success of yesterday’s Local Government Funding Agency’s (LGFA) bonds issue is good news for many ratepayers.

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9 Feb 2012

Tougher standards for earthquake prone buildings says LGNZ

Local Government New Zealand supports a more stringent national standard for strengthening earthquake prone buildings.

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27 Jan 2012

New Chief Executive for Local Government New Zealand

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Malcolm Alexander as its new chief executive.

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16 Dec 2011

More questions than answers in housing affordability report

The complexities of government legislation is the reason why housing in New Zealand is unaffordable says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).

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