Media releases

LGNZ is exploring alternatives to rates capping as a way of managing rates bills across the country.

LGNZ is praising the announcement of increased borrowing capacity for high-growth councils.

LGNZ has released a set of 25 funding and financing tools to help councils and alleviate pressure on ratepayers.

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

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s proposed building reforms, which will see professionals able to self-certify their own work.

LGNZ wants the public and councils to weigh in on tackling low voter turnout at local elections.

Enticing more high-performing young leaders into local government will be top of mind at LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' Hui.

LGNZ says the moves to overhaul New Zealand’s emergency management system are timely and much needed.

LGNZ is calling on anyone interested in standing for council to take the leap in 2025, with local body elections only a year away.

LGNZ is calling on the Government to share funding collected through the International Visitor Levy (IVL) with councils.

A total revamp of the building consent system is a critical step towards addressing New Zealand’s housing woes, LGNZ says.

Local Government New Zealand acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne.

Outstanding local government people and projects took out the top spots at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards.

LGNZ’s 2024 Community Boards Dinner and Awards showcased community board excellence.

LGNZ President Sam Broughton has welcomed public support for a local government four-year term.

People see councils as more effective if they practise greater localism, a poll released by LGNZ today has found.

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s framework for regional deals.

Councils want stronger laws to allow them to take action on unoccupied buildings plaguing many cities and towns in New Zealand.