NZ's Local Government

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A stronger local government

Can Kiwis get more value from local government?

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Local government basics

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Council maps and websites

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Community boards

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Our work

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Our policy priorities

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Submissions

A list of our completed and up-coming submissions

Publications

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PacificTA

Local Govt Technical Assistance Facility for Pacific Countries

Local Government Excellence Programme

LGNZ is embarking on a new programme

Local Government Risk Agency

Protecting NZ and community infrastructure from hazards
EquiP Training

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Training

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Consultancy

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Resources

Sector success stories and sharing of best practice brought to you by EquiP

Live Webinars

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Procuring for Impact

EquiP proudly presents 'Procuring for Impact - LEARNING Program'

Councils as Employers

EquiP's 'Councils as Employers' two-part webinar series

Workshops

Check out the workshops we have coming up

Climate Change Series

EquiP's five-part Climate Change Series of webinars

AskYourTeam

Helping transform organisation and leadership performance
News & media

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Events

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Water 2050

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National News

Local government releases position statement on three waters

13 November 2018

LGNZ has released its position statement on three waters at its Quarterly Media Briefing today, calling on the Government to adopt four good public policy principles ahead of any reforms...

Local government praises landowners committed to biodiversity

9 November 2018

The recently released Report of the Biodiversity Collaborative Group[https://www.mfe.govt.nz/news-events/indigenous-biodiversity-report-released], which includes a draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, represents a useful addition to the policy toolbox to help halt...

RMA reform to address key concerns for local government

9 November 2018

LGNZ supports the Government’s proposal to wind back a number of Resource Management Act changes that excluded public consultation requirements, a move councils strongly opposed when they were introduced in...

LGNZ supports strategy to manage tourism growth

6 November 2018

Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Government’s draft Tourism Strategy, announced this morning, which recognises the huge potential of the tourism industry and the need for sustainable growth and cooperation...

Local News