Kawepūrongo
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News
Media releases
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Stop ratepayers footing tourists’ infrastructure bill
1 October 2024LGNZ is calling on the Government to share funding collected through the International Visitor Levy (IVL) with councils.
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LGNZ welcomes much needed overhaul of building consent system
30 September 2024A total revamp of the building consent system is a critical step towards addressing New Zealand’s housing woes, LGNZ says.
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Local government acknowledges new Māori monarch
5 September 2024Local Government New Zealand acknowledges Te Arikinui Kuiini Ngā Wai hono i te Pō in her succession to the throne.
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Council superstars shine at LGNZ’s SuperLocal Awards
26 August 2024Outstanding local government people and projects took out the top spots at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards.
News and insights
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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.
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Young Elected Members’ hui strengthens connections
13 December 2023Last week LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' hui, hosted by the Far North District Council, brought together around 50 young leaders.
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