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Media releases
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Local roads to benefit from transport boost
6 June 2024LGNZ is welcoming a boost in funding for local roads and public transport today.
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LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
4 June 2024LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms.
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Budget eases some local infrastructure pain – but stronger medicine is needed
30 May 2024Councils will see some relief from the huge infrastructure challenge they’re facing right now in the Government’s Budget.
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Changes to Māori ward and constituency poll provisions
22 May 202452 Mayors and Chairs, and the Co-Chairs of Te Maruata signal opposition to the proposed changes to Māori wards and constituencies.
News and insights
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Analysing Budget 2024: A closer look at local government impacts
30 May 2024Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.
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Young Elected Members’ hui strengthens connections
13 December 2023Last week LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' hui, hosted by the Far North District Council, brought together around 50 young leaders.
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LGNZ meets with Minister for Rural Communities
13 December 2023LGNZ met with the Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Patterson.
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Local Government Commission provides Māori wards advice
12 December 2023The Local Government Commission has provided an update in response to enquiries received regarding Māori wards/constituencies.
Publications
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Analysing increases in local government cost
15 March 2024LGNZ has commissioned Infometrics to provide analysis on recent cost pressures on the local government sector.
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City and Regional Deals – Options and key considerations
7 February 2024The coalition government has signalled interest in long-term city and regional deals as a way to partner with local government.
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Local government voters
23 January 2024About the people who voted in the 2022 local government elections.
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Freedom camping model bylaw and guidance
23 January 2024Support for councils making or reviewing bylaws under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 incorporating recent changes.
For media enquiries please contact:
Jordan Gribble
Senior Media Advisor
021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz