Lifting the lid on local elections.

The Electoral Reform Working Group's issues paper exploring voter turnout is now out.

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Championing our local communities and influencing Central Government. Learn about our policy and advocacy work.

Connecting different players in our ecosystem to bring strength to the whole sector. See our events and networking opportunities.

Building capability so our councils can excel. Find out about our learning and development opportunities.

LGNZ sets out ‘tools’ to reduce ratepayer burden
21 November 2024

LGNZ has released a set of 25 funding and financing tools to help councils and alleviate pressure on ratepayers.
Rates capping may not be the answer
21 November 2024

LGNZ is exploring alternatives to rates capping as a way of managing rates bills across the country.
LGNZ applauds increased borrowing capacity for some councils
21 November 2024

LGNZ is praising the announcement of increased borrowing capacity for high-growth councils.

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Community health

When people think about local government, they often think of roading, rubbish and rates, but councils deliver much more.
Te Ara Ātea

Aotearoa has grown a lot over the past few years, but Canterbury’s Selwyn District has grown quickest of all.
Porirua streamside planting project

Porirua has 588 kilometres of streams. To put that in perspective, the drive from Wellington to Hamilton is about 523 kilometres.

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