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Changes to building liability will help unlock housing growth - LGNZ
18 August 2025

LGNZ says changes to the building consent system will help speed up building consenting on new homes.
Emergency system reforms will place new costs on councils - LGNZ
14 August 2025

LGNZ says new Govt emergency reforms could force councils to increase rates to cover costs.
eRUC a welcome step towards fair and sustainable transport funding - LGNZ
7 August 2025

LGNZ says councils welcome the Government’s proposed move to an electronic system for road user charges (eRUC).

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