Media releases

LGNZ's CouncilMARK programme gives Mackenzie District Council’s performance a tick of approval in its second assessment.

Te Uru Kahika appoint Dr Chris Daughney as the sector’s inaugural Chief Science Advisor.

When council buildings close, communities lose access to spaces to meet, socialise and access services.

LGNZ welcomes the establishment of a joint working group to resolve councils’ concerns with the Government’s three waters reform.

4th annual report of NZ's environmental first responders/enforcement officers shows a trend toward stronger regulation.

Think Rural is the brainchild of LGNZ’s Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), with funding from the Ministry of Social Development.

LGNZ says it is disappointing that the government has mandated the reforms.

More planning reform is unlikely to fix the housing crisis without addressing how we sustainably fund infrastructure.

MTFJ is celebrating a successful year having placed over 1300 youth and Covid-displaced workers into sustainable employment.

Future for Local Government Panel’s interim report is a great start and can go further.

LGNZ President congratulates councils for the work put in over the past eight weeks providing feedback on Three Waters Reform.

CouncilMark™ gives Horowhenua District Council’s performance a tick of approval in its second independent assessment.

LGNZ Regional Sector acknowledges the Government’s report on Overseer.

LGNZ is calling on the Government to bolster the provisions for communities to have a stronger voice.

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

Auckland Council has been given a special honour at the 2021 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards.

The 2022 Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Palmerston North on 21-23 July next year.

LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards show just how transformative councils can be.