Lifting the lid on local elections.

The Electoral Reform Working Group's issues paper exploring voter turnout is now out.

Champion

Championing our local communities and influencing Central Government. Learn about our policy and advocacy work.

Connecting different players in our ecosystem to bring strength to the whole sector. See our events and networking opportunities.

Building capability so our councils can excel. Find out about our learning and development opportunities.

Vote 25: Waitangi an opportunity to promote local elections
6 February 2025

LGNZ is at Waitangi Commemorations to help break down barriers to people standing and voting in this year’s local elections.
Partnerships with iwi key to unlocking economic growth
4 February 2025

LGNZ says that stronger partnerships with Māori will play a key role in our country’s economic success.
Councils can help drive New Zealand’s growth
24 January 2025

LGNZ says focus from the Government on building a strong partnership would help drive its ambitious economic growth agenda.

Grow your governance skills with our learning and development programme.

Community health

When people think about local government, they often think of roading, rubbish and rates, but councils deliver much more.
Te Ara Ātea

Aotearoa has grown a lot over the past few years, but Canterbury’s Selwyn District has grown quickest of all.
Porirua streamside planting project

Porirua has 588 kilometres of streams. To put that in perspective, the drive from Wellington to Hamilton is about 523 kilometres.

Find tools and resources to help you in your role as an elected member.