Lifting the lid on local elections.

The Electoral Reform Working Group's issues paper exploring voter turnout is now out.

Champion

Championing our local communities and influencing Central Government. Learn about our policy and advocacy work.

Connecting different players in our ecosystem to bring strength to the whole sector. See our events and networking opportunities.

Building capability so our councils can excel. Find out about our learning and development opportunities.

Government changes to water and waste levies will push up rates
5 December 2024

LGNZ is concerned changes to waste and water levies will negatively impact ratepayers, when many are struggling financially.
Mayors help find employment solutions for rural youth
29 November 2024

36 of the country’s smallest and most remote councils have been working with MTFJ to find employment solutions for youth.
Energy crisis: councils must look locally for solutions
22 November 2024

With New Zealand in an electricity supply crisis, councils are taking up the challenge to start looking at locally led solutions.

Grow your governance skills with our learning and development programme.

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.

Find tools and resources to help you in your role as an elected member.