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‘Healthy’ candidate numbers a positive sign for local democracy
6 August 2025

LGNZ is encouraged by the latest candidate figures, with 3,526 total nominations received by last Friday’s deadline.
Council profiles need to show outcomes, not just spending
31 July 2025

LGNZ is calling for “council profiles” to contain information about what each council delivers in communities.
Time running out for candidates to stand in local elections this year
29 July 2025

With nominations closing soon, LGNZ says there is still time for people to stand in the upcoming local elections.
SuperLocal Awards celebrate the best of local government in action
17 July 2025

The achievements of outstanding local government people and projects were celebrated at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards tonight.

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.

James Craw
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media@lgnz.co.nz

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