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Strong community voice vital for RMA reforms
25 March 2025

LGNZ has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement on Resource Management Act (RMA) reform.
Rate capping will drive up interest rates
24 March 2025

LGNZ is warning that a rate cap on councils will increase debt costs and place an additional burden on communities.
New report champions voting booths as future of local elections
13 March 2025

A report from LGNZ says that replacing postal voting with a voting booth system is vital for the future of local body elections.

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