Media releases

LGNZ says errors in the treatment of Māori ward candidates, strengthens a call for local elections to be run by a single provider.

LGNZ’s National Council has today elected Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz as its new Vice President.

There are calls for changes to how future elections are administered, following an error with council voting packs.

LGNZ says analysis of household taxes versus rates highlights the challenges councils face in funding services and infrastructure.

LGNZ) says that the Government’s decision to throw a funding lifeline to small passenger airlines is a great outcome.

LGNZ says the re-launch of Policy.nz is designed to address falling voting numbers at local elections.

Central Hawkes Bay District Council has been awarded positive marks by LGNZ’s Te Korowai continuous improvement programme.

LGNZ says changes to the building consent system will help speed up building consenting on new homes.

LGNZ says new Govt emergency reforms could force councils to increase rates to cover costs.

LGNZ says councils welcome the Government’s proposed move to an electronic system for road user charges (eRUC).

LGNZ is encouraged by the latest candidate figures, with 3,466 total nominations received by last Friday’s deadline.

LGNZ is calling for “council profiles” to contain information about what each council delivers in communities.

With nominations closing soon, LGNZ says there is still time for people to stand in the upcoming local elections.

The achievements of outstanding local government people and projects were celebrated at LGNZ’s annual SuperLocal Awards tonight.

In a bid to boost voter turnout, LGNZ has partnered with Policy.nz to ensure voters are informed about candidates in their region.

New Zealand’s councils are calling for a review of the current functions and governance arrangements of local government.

A new report shows local government makes a substantial and essential productivity contribution to New Zealand’s economic growth.

Local government’s purpose needs to endure rather than flip-flop with every government, according to LGNZ.