Media releases

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.

LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards show just how transformative councils can be.

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

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

President Stuart Crosby has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a support package for councils.

The Far North has won a bid to host this year’s national Young Elected Members (YEMs) hui.

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s latest Three Waters announcement.

Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management Reform right.

The exceptional service that local councils provide across New Zealand is demonstrated in LGNZ's Excellence Awards.

A unique community has shown that improving outcomes for ratepayers under tough economic conditions is possible.