Champion
Championing our local communities and influencing Central Government. Learn about our policy and advocacy work.
Connect
Connecting different players in our ecosystem to bring strength to the whole sector. See our events and networking opportunities.
Develop
Building capability so our councils can excel. Find out about our learning and development opportunities.
Media releases
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Stop ratepayers footing tourists’ infrastructure bill
1 October 2024
LGNZ is calling on the Government to share funding collected through the International Visitor Levy (IVL) with councils. -
LGNZ welcomes much needed overhaul of building consent system
30 September 2024
A total revamp of the building consent system is a critical step towards addressing New Zealand’s housing woes, LGNZ says. -
Local government acknowledges new Māori monarch
5 September 2024
Local Government New Zealand acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne.
Council stories: local democracy in action
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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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