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Media releases
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Support for local journalism welcomed
23 May 2025
LGNZ is pleased the Government has pledged more support for local journalism in yesterday’s budget announcement. -
2025 Budget provides welcome relief for older ratepayers
23 May 2025
LGNZ says that yesterday’s Budget 2025 announcement of changes to the rates rebate scheme is a win for the community. -
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.
News and insights
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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. -
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.
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.
For media enquiries please contact:
James Craw
Senior Media AdvisorSenior Media Advisor
021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz