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Pilot success sees Mayors Taskforce for Jobs programme launch nationwide
7 July 2020
Pilot programme featuring rural mayors connecting youth in their regions with local small businesses is a huge success.
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Regional Sector welcomes Jobs for Nature investment
6 July 2020
Regional Sector welcomes over $162 million in central government funding for the Jobs for Nature project.
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LGNZ recovery fund to sponsor new sector development initiative
2 July 2020
LGNZ's National Council has announced the creation of an LGNZ Covid Recovery Fund.
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Government flood protection funding recognises scale of national issue
1 July 2020
LGNZ welcomes the announcement of 150 projects included in the $3 billion Covid Response and Recovery Fund.
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New pilot sees mayors linking youth with local jobs
17 June 2020
MTFJ is excited to launch a new pilot programme that will see four rural mayors linking vulnerable youth with employment.
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LGNZ names Susan Freeman-Greene as new CEO
15 June 2020
LGNZ is pleased to announce that it has appointed Susan Freeman-Greene as CEO.
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First CouncilMARK™ case study finds excellence in humble local authority
2 June 2020
How does a small provincial and rural council deliver industry best practice in key areas of leadership and engagement?
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Targeted measures to improve freshwater welcomed
28 May 2020
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a set of targeted tools to improve the quality of freshwater.
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Budget kicks recovery heavy lifting to Covid fund
14 May 2020
Significant funding to a number of important initiatives from a local government perspective in budget 2020.
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Empowering Remuneration Authority on pay cuts the right move
14 May 2020
LGNZ welcomes legislation that will allow the Remuneration Authority to consider pay cuts for local government elected members.
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Move to alter LGFA debt covenants to provide more choices for councils welcomed
6 May 2020
LGFA to lift the quantum of its debt covenants to provide more choices and capacity for member councils to raise more debt.
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New CouncilMARK™ report highlights council’s commitment to transparency
29 April 2020
A new CouncilMARK™ report released today takes a deep dive into Whanganui District Council’s operations.
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Empower remuneration Authority to set fair pay levels
23 April 2020
LGNZ says the Remuneration Authority should be left to set fair pay levels for local government elected members.
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Strong local response to COVID-19 displays community spirit
25 March 2020
LGNZ President Dave Cull is praising the swift reaction of local communities and councils to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Focused spending needed to combat economic impacts of COVID-19
20 March 2020
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, councils around New Zealand are reprioritising spending and minimising rates increases.
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New report a hurry up for climate change policy makers
27 February 2020
A report from the Deep South National Science Challenge is a reminder for central government policy makers to step up the pace.
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New report a pathfinder for affordable housing
14 February 2020
A report released today by LGNZ provides a roadmap for councils finding their way through the complex policy.