Media releases

LGNZ has welcomed the Labour Party’s SolarSaver fund announcement today.

A new university-accredited qualification that formally recognises the complex work of local government elected members.

LGNZ says the National Party’s Home Energy Fund highlights the value of working with councils to solve challenges.

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s response to the National Infrastructure Plan and is pleased to see signs of a bipartisan approach.

LGNZ welcomes the public transport policy announced yesterday by the Labour Party, which would cap fares.

Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon elected as LGNZ President and Vice President, respectively.

LGNZ welcomes funding in Budget to incentivise councils to enable growth, but says the Government needs to build on this in future

LGNZ is calling on the Government to remove the financial disincentives for councils to consent more housing.

LGNZ says the Government’s announcement of a process for councils who are ready to reorganise is a step forward.

With New Zealand again battered by rain and wind this week, we need to put plans for adaptation into action, LGNZ urges.

The City Deal signed with Auckland Council and the Government signals a strengthened local and central government partnership.

LGNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Necklen as its new Chief Executive.

Public transport providers are seeing an increase in patronage amid global fuel challenges.

Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s plan to review dog control laws.

The proposed boards overseeing Local Government reorganisation need a single focus so that reform can be delivered quickly.

The Government’s proposed rates cap regulator could play a key role in ensuring council infrastructure is fit for the future.

Proposed rates capping could undermine efforts to strengthen emergency management, LGNZ has warned.

Central Otago District Council (CODC) has been awarded a positive evaluation by LGNZ’s Te Korowai programme.