Council data good, league tables little value, LGNZ says
22 August 2017
New “league tables” released by the Taxpayers Union provide useful data but reaching meaningful conclusions by comparing councils is difficult, Local Government New Zealand says.
Biodiversity report calls for coordinated approach
17 August 2017
A national body incorporating both public and private interests to oversee New Zealand’s work to protect and improve our biodiversity could ensure efforts are coordinated and as effective as possible,...
Labour’s high school driver licensing policy welcomed by local government
15 August 2017
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release of the Labour Party’s School Leavers' Toolkit, which includes a promise to introduce driving classes to all high school students.
Methven Hosts Community Boards Conference
16 May 2017
The small mid Canterbury town of Methven was on show last week as more than 200 Community Board, local and national government representatives from throughout New Zealand gathered for the...
Council consultation wins New Zealand Planning Institute’s Best Practice Award
18 April 2017
Palmerston North City Council, Opus International Consultants and Green Infrastructural Services have won the New Zealand Planning Institute’s Best Practice Award for their consultation on the He Ara Kotahi pedestrian/cycle...
Mutual mentor plan to inspire leaders
11 April 2017
Marlborough's mayor and an 18-year-old former college student have joined forces to help inspire leadership talents in each other.
Submissions
LGNZ final submission - LGA 2002 Amendment Bill (No2)
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9 November 2017
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16 November 2017
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4 December 2017
