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Future local elections must be run by Electoral Commission - LGNZ
12 September 2025

LGNZ says errors in the treatment of Māori ward candidates, strengthens a call for local elections to be run by a single provider.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz elected LGNZ Vice President
12 September 2025

LGNZ’s National Council has today elected Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz as its new Vice President.
Voting pack failure for Māori Ward candidates deeply concerning – Te Maruata
11 September 2025

There are calls for changes to how future elections are administered, following an error with council voting packs.
Households paying 10 times as much tax as rates - LGNZ
4 September 2025

LGNZ says analysis of household taxes versus rates highlights the challenges councils face in funding services and infrastructure.

Local champions acknowledged in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours
12 June 2025

Thirteen local government leaders have been acknowledged for their service in this year’s King's Birthday Honours List.
Analysing Budget 2025: What’s in it for local government?
22 May 2025

Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.
All candidates can access local government learning ahead of elections
14 April 2025

Prospective council candidates now have access to a comprehensive new suite of learning materials.
Q&A with Hon Simon Watts, Local Government Minister
8 April 2025

Hon Simon Watts has been the MP for North Shore since 2020 and a Government Minister since November 2023.

BERL report reveals local government’s economic contribution
24 July 2025

LGNZ commissioned economic consultants BERL to find local government’s contribution to the overall economy.
Candidates' Guide
14 April 2025

Standing for public office – and being elected to represent the interests of your community – is a special honour.
Autonomy and authority: considering the case for structural change
23 August 2024

MartinJenkins' latest thinkpiece considers the case for structural change for local government.
Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024

LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.

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