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LGNZ's member councils pass seven remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy
21 July 2021
LGNZ's member councils have today passed seven remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy.
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Auckland’s COVID-19 response honoured at Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE
16 July 2021
Auckland Council has been given a special honour at the 2021 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards.
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Councils scoop awards for outstanding community projects
16 July 2021
LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards show just how transformative councils can be.
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Palmerston North to host next Local Government New Zealand Conference
16 July 2021
The 2022 Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Palmerston North on 21-23 July next year.
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LGNZ welcomes massive boost for community wellbeing as part of Three Waters deal
15 July 2021
President Stuart Crosby has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a support package for councils.
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Far North wins bid to host young leaders at local government hui
14 July 2021
The Far North has won a bid to host this year’s national Young Elected Members (YEMs) hui.
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LGNZ welcomes release of Three Waters dashboards
30 June 2021
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s latest Three Waters announcement.
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Community and council input critical to shaping new RM laws
29 June 2021
Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management Reform right.
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High levels of service to community feature in local government EXCELLENCE Award
9 June 2021
The exceptional service that local councils provide across New Zealand is demonstrated in LGNZ's Excellence Awards.
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Strong result for unique, small council shows size isn’t everything
13 May 2021
A unique community has shown that improving outcomes for ratepayers under tough economic conditions is possible.
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Council charts positive trajectory with second CouncilMARK™ report
28 April 2021
LGNZ are praising the latest council to receive their second CouncilMARK™ report.
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Condolences to the family of Dave Cull
27 April 2021
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby shares his condolences to the family of former LGNZ President and Dunedin City Mayor Dave Cull.
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Future for Local Government initiative a historic opportunity for New Zealand
22 April 2021
The Future for Local Government initiative must make the most of a historic opportunity.
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Opportunity to lift freedom camping burden from ratepayers welcomed
9 April 2021
LGNZ welcomes the long overdue review of self-contained freedom camping rules announced by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash today.
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Kudos for council using report to drive improvement for ratepayers
29 March 2021
Ruapehu District Council has become one of a handful of councils to receive a second CouncilMARK™ report.
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Water Services Bill puts ratepayers on the hook for failing private supplies
24 March 2021
LGNZ has today presented to the Health Select Committee on the Water Services Bill.
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LGNZ welcomes well-rounded housing package
23 March 2021
LGNZ welcomes today’s well-rounded housing announcement by the Government.
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Room to improve winter grazing practices welcomed
17 March 2021
LGNZ welcomes a decision to allow for continued testing and deployment of improved intensive winter grazing practices.