Kawepūrongo
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News
Media releases
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Government changes to water and waste levies will push up rates
5 December 2024LGNZ is concerned changes to waste and water levies will negatively impact ratepayers, when many are struggling financially.
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Mayors help find employment solutions for rural youth
29 November 202436 of the country’s smallest and most remote councils have been working with MTFJ to find employment solutions for youth.
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Energy crisis: councils must look locally for solutions
22 November 2024With New Zealand in an electricity supply crisis, councils are taking up the challenge to start looking at locally led solutions.
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LGNZ sets out ‘tools’ to reduce ratepayer burden
21 November 2024LGNZ has released a set of 25 funding and financing tools to help councils and alleviate pressure on ratepayers.
News and insights
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Interview with Richard Fry, Neura Business Manager from Chorus
21 November 2024We sat down with Richard Fry, Neura Business Manager, to learn how councils can use Neura to tackle water management challenges.
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President Sam Broughton’s UK and Europe local government meetings
10 September 2024In July, LGNZ President Sam Broughton travelled to the UK and Europe for a trip combining LGNZ business and a personal holiday.
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Explainer: regional deals framework
29 August 2024Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced a framework for Regional Deals at SuperLocal last week.
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Analysing Budget 2024: A closer look at local government impacts
30 May 2024Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.
Publications
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Autonomy and authority: considering the case for structural change
23 August 2024MartinJenkins' latest thinkpiece considers the case for structural change for local government.
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Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.
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What should city/regional deals look like?
23 May 2024LGNZ 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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Analysing increases in local government cost
15 March 2024LGNZ has commissioned Infometrics to provide analysis on recent cost pressures on the local government sector.
For media enquiries please contact:
Ranjani Ponnuchetty
Chief Advisor
027 575 0542
media@lgnz.co.nz