Lifting the lid on local elections.

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

Champion

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.

Calls to expand local democracy reporting
15 November 2024

LGNZ wants the local democracy reporting programme to be expanded to all communities.
Self-certification scheme must address long-term liability
30 October 2024

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s proposed building reforms, which will see professionals able to self-certify their own work.
No future in local elections by post
20 October 2024

LGNZ wants the public and councils to weigh in on tackling low voter turnout at local elections.

Grow your governance skills with our learning and development programme.

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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