NZ's Local Government

How it works, information about councils
A stronger local government

Can Kiwis get more value from local government?

Local elections

Voter turnout stats and resources for local elections

Local government basics

What it is, how it works and who is involved

Council maps and websites

Council boundary maps and a list of all NZ council websites

Council operations

How councils work

Community boards

What community boards do
Our work

Our position on policy and resources for you.
Our policy priorities

Our work on local government policy and flagship policy projects

Submissions

A list of our completed and up-coming submissions

Publications

Publications from LGNZ and the local government sector

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

Training workshops, tools and webinars
Training

Expert training to help you make the right decisions for your community

Consultancy

Delivering support to strengthen the local government sector

Resources

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

Live Webinars

Check out the live webinars we have coming up

Procuring for Impact

EquiP proudly presents 'Procuring for Impact - LEARNING Program'

Career Opportunity

Chief Executive Officer - South Waikato District Council

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

Latest news and media releases
Events

Upcoming important dates

Water 2050

#LGNZWater2050

National News

Government urged to keep an open mind on water

19 September 2018

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is urging central government to keep its policy options open, and work collaboratively with local government to find the best solution so that New Zealanders...

LGNZ work reveals billions at risk from sea level rise

7 September 2018

New Zealand’s local government sector stands on the front line in the fight against climate change, according to the initial findings of a new report, which shows that billions of...

Symposium explores challenges and opportunities of climate change

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5 September 2018

Attendees at LGNZ’s Climate Change Symposium in Wellington on Friday 7 September will discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate change facing New Zealand communities now and in the...

A long-term approach recognised to transition to a low-emissions economy

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4 September 2018

The Productivity Commission's final report reflects Local Government New Zealand's submission that good quality compact urban form, combined with good public transport, can contribute to the reduction of emissions.

Local News