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Hastings District Council wins the Supreme Award at LGNZ's SuperLocal conference
28 July 2023
Hastings District Council has emerged as the overall winner at the LGNZ annual conference.
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LGNZ takes significant step towards shaping future
27 July 2023
Councils have decided to develop a collective position to take to a new Cabinet following the general election on the FFLG.
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Local government shakeup takes ‘common-sense’ approach
27 July 2023
LGNZ says the new report into the future of local government takes a common-sense approach.
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Select committee recommendations a step forward for resource management reforms
5 July 2023
Te Uru Kahika has welcomed the majority of changes recommended by the Environment Select Committee.
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Budget 23 – Long term plan to build more resilient infrastructure
18 May 2023
The Government today announced their Budget which had a strong focus on climate resilience.
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Gore District Council takes step in the right direction
17 May 2023
LGNZ and Taituarā commend Gore District Council for the movement today that sets them up on a positive path forward.
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Need for continued regional efforts to improve freshwater health
17 April 2023
The latest government freshwater report shows the need for continued regional efforts to improve freshwater health.
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Three Waters: LGNZ’s response to the Government’s policy reset
13 April 2023
LGNZ's President Stuart Crosby says more detail is needed before we know the full impact of the Government’s Three Waters policy.
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Local government asks for action and support on slash
6 April 2023
Forestry plays an important economic role but the land-use consequence of poorly managed forestry must be addressed.
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Funding for roads at lowest levels in a decade
21 March 2023
LGNZ is warning that the state of our roads could be the next infrastructure crisis.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: more enduring changes are required
16 March 2023
LGNZ are calling for enduring changes to streamline future emergency responses, says President of LGNZ Stuart Crosby.
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Time for councils to adopt strong parental leave policies
10 March 2023
LGNZ's new guidance on parental leave and childcare allowances will make it easier for elected members to parent and lead.
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Resource management: Reforms don't guarantee a better system
2 March 2023
There are grave concerns that councils will lose their power to make the best planning decisions for their community.
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The role of councils needs to be strengthened to future proof the country
1 March 2023
LGNZ wants the Future for Local Government Review panel to radically rethink how the country delivers public services.
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Future proofing against climate disasters hinges on getting RM reform right
17 February 2023
LGNZ is urging Government to progress climate change legislation along.
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LGNZ calls for cheaper public transport fares to continue
15 December 2022
LGNZ cautions that ending half-price public transport fares could see an increase in people switching back to using their cars.
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Deadline for feedback on Government’s new Resource Management Bills unreasonable
30 November 2022
LGNZ is calling for more time to submit on two Bills to reform the Resource Management Act.
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Draft review must be the catalyst for councils to think big
28 October 2022
LGNZ is calling on councils to use the recently released Future for Local Government draft report as licence to ‘think big’.