Media releases

LGNZ welcomes the leadership shown by a Southland group.

LGNZ has publicly released its Briefing for the Incoming Government.

The CouncilMARK™ Independent Assessment Board has released their report on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

LGNZ supports the Minister of Local Government's decision to seek the appointment of a Commission at Tauranga City Council.

Dozens of mayors, councillors, and young people gathered on Friday to celebrate The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs' success.

LGNZ is welcoming the appointment of the Hon. Nanaia Mahuta as Minister of Local Government for a second term.

LGNZ hails arrangement between the West Coast Regional Council and Poutini Ngāi Tahu, as a milestone.

LGNZ congratulates Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Labour on an impressive general election result.

LGNZ has confirmed that the face of local government is changing.

Far North District Council takes action to address what was initially perceived as a disappointing first CouncilMARK assessment.

LGNZ has released public feedback on its localism discussion paper, “Reinvigorating Local Democracy.”

LGNZ today released its 2020 General Election Manifesto.

LGNZ welcomes the stimulus funding to upgrade seven high-tech recycling plants across New Zealand.

LGNZ member councils have today passed 9 remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy.

LGNZ member councils have today elected Stuart Crosby as LGNZ President, replacing Dave Cull who steps down from the role.

LGNZ has expressed disappointment in a recommendation by the Governance and Administration select committee.

Eleven remits have been set down for debate and voting at the 2020 LGNZ Annual General Meeting.

LGNZ's report on the impacts of climate change illustrates how challenging it is for councils grapple with the issue of adaption.