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Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has signed up a number of major partners in the Vote 2019 campaign to lift nationwide voter turnout in local elections and increase people’s engagement...
23 May, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
LGNZ are working to ensure that our regional, rural, city and district councils are having their say at the highest levels of government.
13 May, 2019 | Frontpage News | National news
LGNZ is encouraged by the announcement of a national plan to address New Zealand’s growing recycling issues, citing the need for more detailed work to truly deliver a sustainable circular...
10 May, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
LGNZ welcomes the introduction of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill as a necessary step towards meeting our international obligations to reduce greenhouse gases in our economy.
8 May, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
Local Government New Zealand is delighted to see the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill pass its third and final reading in Parliament last night, effectively reinstating the four aspects...
8 May, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
LGNZ has started a conversation on social media with New Zealanders through its Vote 2019 campaign, aiming to raise important issues around housing, transport, water, tourism, business and economic development...
1 May, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
The latest report providing metrics on the state of New Zealand’s environment is being welcomed by LGNZ’s Regional Sector as a way for councils to focus their efforts where it...
18 April, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
Ratepayers may face hefty legal bills due to a lack of government action on adaptation policy, according to a leading legal opinion by Jack Hodder QC.
28 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
LGNZ President Dave Cull has expressed his condolences to those affected by the terrible acts in Christchurch.
16 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
LGNZ's advocacy is focused on giving life to a strong democracy that provides a safe home for all faiths and walks of life.
18 March, 2019 | Frontpage News | National news
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the government to ensure that the internal issues at the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are fixed soon.
14 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
The Independent Assessment Board which oversees CouncilMARK™, the local government excellence programme, has today awarded Hauraki District Council with an A rating, citing stand out performance in governance, strategy and...
13 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | Local news
Local Government New Zealand is disappointed by the Government’s blanket decision to not renew the Special Housing Area (SHA) legislation, saying the policy needed refinement not a red line through...
13 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
The announcement of a referendum to gauge public support for a Queenstown visitor levy is welcomed by LGNZ, who noted the town’s exceptional challenges, where a population of 28,000 people...
8 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news
A report released today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides strong support for the recommendations given by LGNZ’s recent report Vulnerable, which identified as much as...
8 March, 2019 | 2019 Media Releases | National news