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No future in local elections by post
20 October 2024
LGNZ wants the public and councils to weigh in on tackling low voter turnout at local elections.
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Calls for more young leaders to run for council – LGNZ
16 October 2024
Enticing more high-performing young leaders into local government will be top of mind at LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' Hui.
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Emergency management reforms ‘timely’ – LGNZ
10 October 2024
LGNZ says the moves to overhaul New Zealand’s emergency management system are timely and much needed.
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Time to stand for council is now
10 October 2024
LGNZ is calling on anyone interested in standing for council to take the leap in 2025, with local body elections only a year away.
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Stop ratepayers footing tourists’ infrastructure bill
1 October 2024
LGNZ is calling on the Government to share funding collected through the International Visitor Levy (IVL) with councils.
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LGNZ welcomes much needed overhaul of building consent system
30 September 2024
A total revamp of the building consent system is a critical step towards addressing New Zealand’s housing woes, LGNZ says.
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Local government acknowledges new Māori monarch
5 September 2024
Local Government New Zealand acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne.
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Council superstars shine at LGNZ’s SuperLocal Awards
26 August 2024
Outstanding local government people and projects took out the top spots at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards.
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Community board brilliance celebrated at LGNZ awards
23 August 2024
LGNZ’s 2024 Community Boards Dinner and Awards showcased community board excellence.
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Support for council four-year-term
23 August 2024
LGNZ President Sam Broughton has welcomed public support for a local government four-year term.
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Poll finds people want more localism in local government
22 August 2024
People see councils as more effective if they practise greater localism, a poll released by LGNZ today has found.
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Local Government welcomes regional deals
22 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s framework for regional deals.
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Tackling unoccupied buildings a priority for councils
21 August 2024
Councils want stronger laws to allow them to take action on unoccupied buildings plaguing many cities and towns in New Zealand.
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Public support new funding tools to give rates a rest
21 August 2024
A new LGNZ poll shows the need for more tools to reduce the burden on rates.
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LGNZ pleased with progress on time of use charging
12 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement on time of use charging.
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LGNZ welcomes Government announcement on water
8 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the certainty provided in the Government’s announcement on Local Water Done Well today.
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Local employment programme exceeds target fourth year running
7 August 2024
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme has now supported 6,400 young people into employment.
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Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024
LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.