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Media releases
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LGNZ welcomes National's Home Energy Fund election policy
25 June 2026
LGNZ says the National Party’s Home Energy Fund highlights the value of working with councils to solve challenges. -
Government’s response to the National Infrastructure Plan is a win
18 June 2026
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s response to the National Infrastructure Plan and is pleased to see signs of a bipartisan approach. -
Labour’s election policy recognises the essential role public transport plays
11 June 2026
LGNZ welcomes the public transport policy announced yesterday by the Labour Party, which would cap fares.
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