Media releases

LGNZ says the rise in abuse and harassment of elected members is having a significant impact on councils.

LGNZ has hailed today’s decision by NZTA that it won’t proceed with controversial changes to emergency works funding.

LGNZ Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of August 2025.

LGNZ wants the Government to move on GST sharing on new builds.

LGNZ has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement on Resource Management Act (RMA) reform.

LGNZ is warning that a rate cap on councils will increase debt costs and place an additional burden on communities.

A report from LGNZ says that replacing postal voting with a voting booth system is vital for the future of local body elections.

A community employment programme is helping to buck New Zealand’s high youth unemployment rate.

Ōtorohanga District Council has been given top marks by LGNZ's Te Korowai programme.

LGNZ says the Government’s new legislation to prevent people from being stalked and harassed will make local government safer.

LGNZ is calling the new and improved funding and financing tools announced today a solid start.

LGNZ is renewing calls for a four-year term for local government.

LGNZ President Sam Broughton wants to beef up transparency measures for councils, to bring decision-making closer to communities.

LGNZ says that the Government’s announcement of an overhaul of the Public Works Act (PWA) is timely.

LGNZ is at Waitangi Commemorations to help break down barriers to people standing and voting in this year’s local elections.

LGNZ says that stronger partnerships with Māori will play a key role in our country’s economic success.

LGNZ says focus from the Government on building a strong partnership would help drive its ambitious economic growth agenda.

LGNZ says a Cabinet reshuffle is an opportunity for the Government to strengthen its relationship with local government.