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News
Media releases
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LGNZ releases safety guide as elected member abuse continues to rise
1 May 2025
LGNZ says the rise in abuse and harassment of elected members is having a significant impact on councils. -
LGNZ hails rethink on emergency works funding
10 April 2025
LGNZ has hailed today’s decision by NZTA that it won’t proceed with controversial changes to emergency works funding. -
Susan Freeman-Greene to step down as LGNZ CE
10 April 2025
LGNZ Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of August 2025. -
New home GST sharing could help bring rates down
2 April 2025
LGNZ wants the Government to move on GST sharing on new builds.
News and insights
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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. -
Celebrating local government changemakers
22 January 2025
Thirteen former and current local government leaders have been acknowledged in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. -
What councils want most in 2025? Partnership
8 January 2025
Imagine what we could achieve if local government worked in partnership with a collaborative Government to unlock growth?
Publications
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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. -
What should city/regional deals look like?
23 May 2024
LGNZ has set out what councils and communities need from city and regional deals – based on what we’ve heard from councils.
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James Craw
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021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz