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Security allowance will help keep elected members safe
26 June 2025
LGNZ says the introduction of an allowance to cover home security will provide added assurance for candidates. -
LGNZ welcomes draft National Infrastructure Plan, calls for better collaboration
25 June 2025
LGNZ has welcomed the Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan. -
Councils compete for SuperLocal awards; 2025 finalists announced
18 June 2025
The finalists have been announced for next month’s LGNZ SuperLocal Awards. -
Collaboration essential to tackling housing challenges
18 June 2025
LGNZ says it is vital local and central government work together to address the country’s housing issues.
News and insights
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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. -
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.
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.
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