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Media releases
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Support for local journalism welcomed
23 May 2025LGNZ is pleased the Government has pledged more support for local journalism in yesterday’s budget announcement.
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2025 Budget provides welcome relief for older ratepayers
23 May 2025LGNZ says that yesterday’s Budget 2025 announcement of changes to the rates rebate scheme is a win for the community.
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LGNZ releases safety guide as elected member abuse continues to rise
1 May 2025LGNZ says the rise in abuse and harassment of elected members is having a significant impact on councils.
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LGNZ hails rethink on emergency works funding
10 April 2025LGNZ has hailed today’s decision by NZTA that it won’t proceed with controversial changes to emergency works funding.
News and insights
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Analysing Budget 2025: What’s in it for local government?
22 May 2025Below we list key aspects of the Budget that will be of most interest to local government.
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All candidates can access local government learning ahead of elections
14 April 2025Prospective council candidates now have access to a comprehensive new suite of learning materials.
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Q&A with Hon Simon Watts, Local Government Minister
8 April 2025Hon Simon Watts has been the MP for North Shore since 2020 and a Government Minister since November 2023.
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Celebrating local government changemakers
22 January 2025Thirteen former and current local government leaders have been acknowledged in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.
Publications
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Candidates' Guide
14 April 2025Standing for public office – and being elected to represent the interests of your community – is a special honour.
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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.
For media enquiries please contact:
James Craw
Senior Media AdvisorSenior Media Advisor
021 847 256
media@lgnz.co.nz