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LGNZ calls for an independent review of local government elections
9 October 2022
LGNZ wants to see far more than about four in ten people voting in local elections.
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LGNZ issues challenge for voters this local election
8 September 2022
LGNZ is calling for voters to up the vote to make your voices heard, as part of our multi-faceted Vote 22 campaign.
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MTFJ: Small rural communities benefit from community-based employment programme
31 August 2022
An employment programme driven by local mayors has placed over 3000 people into jobs in rural and provincial New Zealand.
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Sensible solutions to flood risk must be supported
18 August 2022
LGNZ is backing IAG’s pragmatic and sensible solutions to help reduce flood risk in the country.
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LGNZ’s guide to getting to know your local body candidates
18 August 2022
LGNZ is revealing some tips and tricks for voters to get to know candidates ahead of the elections.
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More competition for Māori wards compared with general ward seats
16 August 2022
More than 140 candidates have put themselves forward for Māori ward and constituency seats across 34 councils.
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Local councils welcome new public transport model
15 August 2022
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s move to allow councils to own bus services.
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Big push for more local government nominations
9 August 2022
Concern that some roles won’t be filled, or key roles will go uncontested at this year's local body elections.
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Council’s focus puts New Plymouth in a strong position to face the future
9 August 2022
New Plymouth District Council has a clear plan to accomplish its vision of a ‘sustainable lifestyle capital’.
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Regional leadership key to national climate change adaption - Te Uru Kahika
4 August 2022
The NAP supports the central role of regional/unitary councils in preparing communities to adapt to climate change.
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Taupō District Council proving safe pair of hands in managing District’s growth
3 August 2022
Taupō District Council has been awarded an A grade in its latest report, improving on the Council’s BBB in 2018.
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Managed retreat framework should be developed by councils
3 August 2022
Relocating communities is not a silver bullet for the challenges of climate change and councils know that, says LGNZ President.
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LGNZ calls for a dramatic reduction in vape stores
28 July 2022
The majority of councils around the country want vaping products to only be sold at specialist R18 retailers.
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AGM 2022 supports all member remits
28 July 2022
LGNZ’s Annual General Meeting accepted annual report and financial statements, and passed all six remits submitted by members.
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LGNZ proposes delaying transition of stormwater into new Three Waters Entity
25 July 2022
LGNZ calls for a phased transition to Three Waters reform in its select committee submission on the Water Services Entities Bill.
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New Zealand’s best local government wellbeing initiatives recognised
22 July 2022
Porirua City Council has won the top honour at the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
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Christchurch to host next Local Government New Zealand Conference
22 July 2022
The 2023 Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 26-28 July next year.
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Longer transition recommended to protect our indigenous biodiversity
22 July 2022
Staffing constraints could hinder the proposed direction set out in the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity.