News - LGNZ

Auckland Council’s shift to in-person voting should prompt nationwide reform
29 September 2026

LGNZ is calling for a nationwide, in-person voting system administered and promoted by the Electoral Commission.
Government announcement has put Head Start in limbo
24 September 2026

LGNZ says councils need greater certainty about next steps in the Head Start process than what the Government announced today.
Cost of planning reform needs to be addressed
23 September 2026

LGNZ acknowledges the significant milestone with the passing of the Natural Environment and Planning Acts.
The Government adopts LGNZ’s key recommendation on Fast-track housing
15 September 2026

LGNZ has welcomed the Government's adoption of recommendations to strengthen development contribution rules for Fast-track housing

Analysing Budget 2026: What’s in it for local government?
28 May 2026

Below we list key aspects of the Budget of most interest to local government.
Driving LGNZ’s advocacy priorities: join a reference group
15 April 2026

LGNZ is setting up a reference group for each of our advocacy priorities.
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.

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.

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