Media Releases

27 Jan 2012

New Chief Executive for Local Government New Zealand

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Malcolm Alexander as its new chief executive.

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16 Dec 2011

More questions than answers in housing affordability report

The complexities of government legislation is the reason why housing in New Zealand is unaffordable says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).

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15 Dec 2011

Wellbeing Awards to celebrate the remarkable in local government

Local Government New Zealand will be celebrating the remarkable in local government next year with the inaugural Local Government New Zealand Wellbeing Awards.

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13 Dec 2011

Improving fresh water quality is the common goal

The Dairying and Clean Streams Accord Snapshot of Progress Report for the 2010/11 dairy season, released today by the Accord partners, shows a mixed bag of progress towards improving fresh water quality.

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9 Nov 2011

Local Government Funding Agency appoints chief executive

The Local Government Funding Agency Limited (LGFA) has today announced the appointment of chief executive officer Phil Combes.

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17 Oct 2011

Limit the Environment Court appeals process says LGNZ

It's time to restrict the Environment Court's appeals process says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).

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