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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.
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Poll finds people want more localism in local government
22 August 2024
People see councils as more effective if they practise greater localism, a poll released by LGNZ today has found.
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Local Government welcomes regional deals
22 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s framework for regional deals.
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Tackling unoccupied buildings a priority for councils
21 August 2024
Councils want stronger laws to allow them to take action on unoccupied buildings plaguing many cities and towns in New Zealand.
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Public support new funding tools to give rates a rest
21 August 2024
A new LGNZ poll shows the need for more tools to reduce the burden on rates.
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LGNZ pleased with progress on time of use charging
12 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement on time of use charging.
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LGNZ welcomes Government announcement on water
8 August 2024
LGNZ has welcomed the certainty provided in the Government’s announcement on Local Water Done Well today.
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Local employment programme exceeds target fourth year running
7 August 2024
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme has now supported 6,400 young people into employment.
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Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024
LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.
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Councils can’t fund housing growth alone
4 July 2024
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to housing growth but the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern.
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Local roads to benefit from transport boost
6 June 2024
LGNZ is welcoming a boost in funding for local roads and public transport today.
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LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
4 June 2024
LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms.
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Budget eases some local infrastructure pain – but stronger medicine is needed
30 May 2024
Councils will see some relief from the huge infrastructure challenge they’re facing right now in the Government’s Budget.