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LGNZ appoints new CE
24 March 2026

LGNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Necklen as its new Chief Executive.
Public transport plays key role in response to fuel insecurity
23 March 2026

Public transport providers are seeing an increase in patronage amid global fuel challenges.
Overhaul of dog control legislation “much needed”
22 March 2026

Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s plan to review dog control laws.
LGNZ suggests pragmatic way forward for Local Government reorganisation
25 February 2026

The proposed boards overseeing Local Government reorganisation need a single focus so that reform can be delivered quickly.

Candidate bios and voter traffic: Policy.nz by the numbers
11 December 2025

Earlier this year LGNZ supported Policy.nz to provide a candidate information platform.
LGNZ’s advocacy media stories in 2025
10 December 2025

A number of LGNZ's advocacy priorities, as set by national council, have been reflected in media coverage this year.
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.

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.

Caitlin Turner
Senior Media Advisor
021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz

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