Media releases

The Future for Local Government initiative must make the most of a historic opportunity.

LGNZ welcomes the long overdue review of self-contained freedom camping rules announced by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash today.

Ruapehu District Council has become one of a handful of councils to receive a second CouncilMARK™ report.

LGNZ has today presented to the Health Select Committee on the Water Services Bill.

LGNZ welcomes today’s well-rounded housing announcement by the Government.

LGNZ welcomes a decision to allow for continued testing and deployment of improved intensive winter grazing practices.

Masterton district ratepayers should be pleased with the results of a second report into their council’s performance.

Over 170 scientists, researchers, local government elected members gathered recently at the Climate Change Adaptation Symposium.

The third Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Metrics report has been released.

South Taranaki District Council has received their second CouncilMARK™ report.

Waitaki District Council has received a very positive BBB rating in their first ever CouncilMARK™ assessment.

A new LGNZ survey has found that elected members’ experience of public service largely meets their expectations.

MTFJ has guided 500 young and Covid-19 displaced workers into sustainable employment through its Community Recovery Programme.

LGNZ is delighted to see the introduction of an amendment bill which aims to bring equality to the creation of local Māori wards.

LGNZ's Regional Sector is welcoming the Government’s announcement today on public transport decarbonisation.

Ōtorohanga District Council has received their first CouncilMARK™ report.

LGNZ welcomes the leadership shown by a Southland group.

LGNZ has publicly released its Briefing for the Incoming Government.