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LGNZ hails rethink on emergency works funding
10 April 2025

LGNZ has hailed today’s decision by NZTA that it won’t proceed with controversial changes to emergency works funding.
Susan Freeman-Greene to step down as LGNZ CE
10 April 2025

LGNZ Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of August 2025.
New home GST sharing could help bring rates down
2 April 2025

LGNZ wants the Government to move on GST sharing on new builds.
Strong community voice vital for RMA reforms
25 March 2025

LGNZ has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement on Resource Management Act (RMA) reform.

Q&A with Hon Simon Watts, Local Government Minister
8 April 2025

Hon Simon Watts has been the MP for North Shore since 2020 and a Government Minister since November 2023.
Celebrating local government changemakers
22 January 2025

Thirteen former and current local government leaders have been acknowledged in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.
What councils want most in 2025? Partnership
8 January 2025

Imagine what we could achieve if local government worked in partnership with a collaborative Government to unlock growth?
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.

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.
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.

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