Government proposals for foreshore and seabed trample democracy says LGNZ
Proposals for iwi planning documents and activities which would override the Resource Management and Local Government Acts trample on democracy, says Local Government New Zealand.
Minister's comments flag government sacking democracy
Local Government New Zealand says Agriculture Minister David Carter's comments threatening regional councils are ill conceived and damaging.
Discount policy still flawed says LGNZ
New regulations on late resource consent discounts announced today by government are an improvement but still flawed, says Local Government New Zealand.
Media Release - $80 million worth of damage to NZ roads saved
Research commissioned by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has helped prevent local authorities from facing $80 million of potential damage to New Zealand's roading infrastructure.