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Government changes to water and waste levies will push up rates
5 December 2024
LGNZ is concerned changes to waste and water levies will negatively impact ratepayers, when many are struggling financially.
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Mayors help find employment solutions for rural youth
29 November 2024
36 of the country’s smallest and most remote councils have been working with MTFJ to find employment solutions for youth.
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Energy crisis: councils must look locally for solutions
22 November 2024
With New Zealand in an electricity supply crisis, councils are taking up the challenge to start looking at locally led solutions.
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LGNZ applauds increased borrowing capacity for some councils
21 November 2024
LGNZ is praising the announcement of increased borrowing capacity for high-growth councils.
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LGNZ sets out ‘tools’ to reduce ratepayer burden
21 November 2024
LGNZ has released a set of 25 funding and financing tools to help councils and alleviate pressure on ratepayers.
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Rates capping may not be the answer
21 November 2024
LGNZ is exploring alternatives to rates capping as a way of managing rates bills across the country.
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Calls to expand local democracy reporting
15 November 2024
LGNZ wants the local democracy reporting programme to be expanded to all communities.
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Self-certification scheme must address long-term liability
30 October 2024
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s proposed building reforms, which will see professionals able to self-certify their own work.
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No future in local elections by post
20 October 2024
LGNZ wants the public and councils to weigh in on tackling low voter turnout at local elections.
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Calls for more young leaders to run for council – LGNZ
16 October 2024
Enticing more high-performing young leaders into local government will be top of mind at LGNZ’s Young Elected Members' Hui.
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Emergency management reforms ‘timely’ – LGNZ
10 October 2024
LGNZ says the moves to overhaul New Zealand’s emergency management system are timely and much needed.
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Time to stand for council is now
10 October 2024
LGNZ is calling on anyone interested in standing for council to take the leap in 2025, with local body elections only a year away.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Community board brilliance celebrated at LGNZ awards
23 August 2024
LGNZ’s 2024 Community Boards Dinner and Awards showcased community board excellence.
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Support for council four-year-term
23 August 2024
LGNZ President Sam Broughton has welcomed public support for a local government four-year term.