Local Government New Zealand welcomes extra funding in National Land Transport Programme
Local Government New Zealand's transport spokesperson Mayor Graeme Weld is welcoming the increased funding that has been allocated to roading projects in the National Land Transport Programme, announced yesterday.
New microchipping rules add extra pressure for councils
The last-minute change to the laws for microchipping dogs place councils in an invidious situation as they will not be ready to implement the new legislative requirements as required on 1 July, says Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison.
LGNZ response to statement from Federated Farmers
Local Government New Zealand agrees with a statement made by Federated Farmers today that councils need more money from road users for local roads.
LGNZ says linking rates rises to inflation is a mistake
Local Government New Zealand's President Basil Morrison has responded to todays statement by Business NZ which links rates rises to inflation, saying the analogy is a mistake, particularly when most of councils' cost drivers are moving ahead of inflation.
