News - LGNZ

Stop ratepayers footing tourists’ infrastructure bill
1 October 2024

LGNZ is calling on the Government to share funding collected through the International Visitor Levy (IVL) with councils.
LGNZ welcomes much needed overhaul of building consent system
30 September 2024

A total revamp of the building consent system is a critical step towards addressing New Zealand’s housing woes, LGNZ says.
Local government acknowledges new Māori monarch
5 September 2024

Local Government New Zealand acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne.
Council superstars shine at LGNZ’s SuperLocal Awards
26 August 2024

Outstanding local government people and projects took out the top spots at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards.

President Sam Broughton’s UK and Europe local government meetings
10 September 2024

In July, LGNZ President Sam Broughton travelled to the UK and Europe for a trip combining LGNZ business and a personal holiday.
Explainer: regional deals framework
29 August 2024

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced a framework for Regional Deals at SuperLocal last week.
Analysing Budget 2024: A closer look at local government impacts
30 May 2024

Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.
Young Elected Members’ hui strengthens connections
13 December 2023

Last week LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' hui, hosted by the Far North District Council, brought together around 50 young leaders.

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.
Analysing increases in local government cost
15 March 2024

LGNZ has commissioned Infometrics to provide analysis on recent cost pressures on the local government sector.

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