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LGNZ marks introduction of first Three Waters Bill
2 June 2022
The Water Services Entities Bill introduced to the House today marks an important milestone in the Three Waters Reform process.
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Govt must adopt recommended nuanced approach to rural water supplies
31 May 2022
LGNZ has advocated for privately owned rural water supplies to stay in community ownership as part of the Three Waters Reform.
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Longer term commitment to cheaper public transport fares needed
19 May 2022
An extension of half price public transport fares over the winter months is a promising start, says LGNZ Chief Executive.
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Stronger local voice at the heart of improved health services
19 May 2022
LGNZ is pleased to see that Budget 2022 investing in services that deliver better health outcomes for those living in rural NZ.
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Cheaper public transport fares key to driving down emissions
16 May 2022
LGNZ calls for more investment in initiatives that promote behaviour change, as the first Emission Reduction Plan is unveiled.
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Vote 2022 campaign a national kōrero about local elections
9 May 2022
The Vote 2022 campaign which kicks off today looks to make Aotearoa the most inclusive and active local democracy in the world.
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New sea level rise projections help inform community adaptation conversations
3 May 2022
Te Uru Kahika recognises the new online tool released by the NZ SeaRise: Te Tai Pari O Aotearoa programme.
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Infrastructure thinking must be long term
2 May 2022
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says the new Infrastructure Strategy is an important step towards addressing the critical issues.
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LGNZ welcomes momentum on water reform
29 April 2022
Three Waters Governance Working Group recommendations provide much-needed momentum, as well as certainty for ratepayers.
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Regional Sector welcomes Environment Aotearoa 2022 Report
14 April 2022
Te Uru Kahika acknowledges today’s Environment Aotearoa 2022 Report.
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New CouncilMARK™ report highlights Council’s pivot to growth
14 April 2022
Upper Hutt City Council is commended for its careful leadership as it reorients to manage rapid change and growth.
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$1.5 billion urgently needed to protect New Zealanders from floods – investment
6 April 2022
Te Uru Kahika is urging central government to prioritise sustained co-investment in flood protection across New Zealand.
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LGNZ welcomes better off funding for councils and their communities
2 April 2022
Government announcement that councils can now apply for the Three Waters reform better-off package is good news for communities.
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LGNZ applauds strengthening public ownership of water assets
9 March 2022
LGNZ welcomes the Three Waters Representation, Governance and Accountability Working Group recommendations.
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CHBDC’s transformational change rated highly by CouncilMARK
14 February 2022
LGNZ highly commends Central Hawke’s Bay District Council’s leadership and commitment to delivering for their community.
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CouncilMARK™ rates Mackenzie District Council
3 February 2022
LGNZ's CouncilMARK programme gives Mackenzie District Council’s performance a tick of approval in its second assessment.
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Regional and unitary councils of NZ appoint inaugural Chief Science Advisor
18 January 2022
Te Uru Kahika appoint Dr Chris Daughney as the sector’s inaugural Chief Science Advisor.
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New decision-making framework for earthquake-prone council buildings
12 November 2021
When council buildings close, communities lose access to spaces to meet, socialise and access services.
The Water Services Entities Bill introduced to the House today marks an important milestone in the Three Waters Reform process.
LGNZ has advocated for privately owned rural water supplies to stay in community ownership as part of the Three Waters Reform.
An extension of half price public transport fares over the winter months is a promising start, says LGNZ Chief Executive.
LGNZ is pleased to see that Budget 2022 investing in services that deliver better health outcomes for those living in rural NZ.
LGNZ calls for more investment in initiatives that promote behaviour change, as the first Emission Reduction Plan is unveiled.
The Vote 2022 campaign which kicks off today looks to make Aotearoa the most inclusive and active local democracy in the world.
Te Uru Kahika recognises the new online tool released by the NZ SeaRise: Te Tai Pari O Aotearoa programme.
LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says the new Infrastructure Strategy is an important step towards addressing the critical issues.
Three Waters Governance Working Group recommendations provide much-needed momentum, as well as certainty for ratepayers.
Te Uru Kahika acknowledges today’s Environment Aotearoa 2022 Report.
Upper Hutt City Council is commended for its careful leadership as it reorients to manage rapid change and growth.
Te Uru Kahika is urging central government to prioritise sustained co-investment in flood protection across New Zealand.
Government announcement that councils can now apply for the Three Waters reform better-off package is good news for communities.
LGNZ welcomes the Three Waters Representation, Governance and Accountability Working Group recommendations.
LGNZ highly commends Central Hawke’s Bay District Council’s leadership and commitment to delivering for their community.
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.