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Media releases
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Regional councils gear up for ‘pivotal’ period
14 November 2025
Setting priorities and preparing to engage on upcoming reforms has been a focus for regional and unitary councils. -
New cohort of elected members ready to roll up their sleeves
13 November 2025
A month into the new term, the country’s elected members on councils are primed to deliver real results for their communities. -
Final voting numbers are out: the system needs to change – LGNZ
19 October 2025
LGNZ says the final voter turnout for local elections has increased, after a large number of votes were cast on election day.
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