14 May 2020
Empowering Remuneration Authority on pay cuts the right move
LGNZ welcomes the introduction of legislation this morning that will allow the Remuneration Authority to consider pay cuts for local government elected members, in response...
6 May 2020
Move to alter LGFA debt covenants to provide more choices for councils welcomed
A proposal by the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) to lift the quantum of its debt covenants to provide more choices and capacity for member...
29 April 2020
New CouncilMARK™ report highlights council’s commitment to transparency
A new CouncilMARK™ report released today takes a deep dive into Whanganui District Council’s operations, finding an organisation with a clear strategy and sound service...
7 April 2020
No council drinking-water provider left unsupported
The local government sector has banded together to open a helpline for all council drinking and waste water technicians, providing an accessible source of advice...