4 August 2020
National Climate Change Risk Assessment needs local focus
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed today’s release of the first National Climate Change Risk Assessment, but say that unless it’s paired up with...
29 July 2020
LGNZ welcomes detail on long needed drinking-water regulator
LGNZ is today welcoming the introduction of the Water Services Bill, legislation that will detail the powers of the recently formed drinking water regulator Taumata...
20 July 2020
Ongoing improvement nets council second standout CouncilMARK™ rating
Heading into their second CouncilMARK™ assessment, Waimakariri District Council were confident they could retain their AA rating, but knew it wouldn’t be easy.
15 July 2020
Waste funding welcomed, but strategy needed urgently
LGNZ is welcoming the Government’s announcement of $124 million for onshore recycling and the expansion of the waste levy, but is calling on the Government...