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Rates capping may not be the answer
21 November 2024

LGNZ is exploring alternatives to rates capping as a way of managing rates bills across the country.
LGNZ applauds increased borrowing capacity for some councils
21 November 2024

LGNZ is praising the announcement of increased borrowing capacity for high-growth councils.
LGNZ sets out ‘tools’ to reduce ratepayer burden
21 November 2024

LGNZ has released a set of 25 funding and financing tools to help councils and alleviate pressure on ratepayers.
Calls to expand local democracy reporting
15 November 2024

LGNZ wants the local democracy reporting programme to be expanded to all communities.

Interview with Richard Fry, Neura Business Manager from Chorus
21 November 2024

We sat down with Richard Fry, Neura Business Manager, to learn how councils can use Neura to tackle water management challenges.
President Sam Broughton’s UK and Europe local government meetings
10 September 2024

In July, LGNZ President Sam Broughton travelled to the UK and Europe for a trip combining LGNZ business and a personal holiday.
Explainer: regional deals framework
29 August 2024

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced a framework for Regional Deals at SuperLocal last week.
Analysing Budget 2024: A closer look at local government impacts
30 May 2024

Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.

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.
What should city/regional deals look like?
23 May 2024

LGNZ has set out what councils and communities need from city and regional deals – based on what we’ve heard from councils.
Analysing increases in local government cost
15 March 2024

LGNZ has commissioned Infometrics to provide analysis on recent cost pressures on the local government sector.

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