Media releases

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.

Data analysis from Infometrics has shown that storm and flooding-related emergencies are happening more frequently in New Zealand.

Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has been appointed LGNZ President, with Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon elected as Vice President.

Marlborough DC has received a positive evaluation by LGNZ’s Te Korowai local government continuous improvement programme.

Councils are welcoming the move towards more clarity, but funding to implement it will be necessary to do it well.

Over 90 Māori elected members from across New Zealand gathered in Wellington recently for the first Te Maruata hui.

LGNZ says the move away from a rates cap to a ‘rates band’ promises greater flexibility but the band will restrict investment.

LGNZ has described today’s proposals as a dramatic shift that would affect all parts of local government.

LGNZ says the passing of the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill is a timely move by the Government.

Setting priorities and preparing to engage on upcoming reforms has been a focus for regional and unitary councils.

A month into the new term, the country’s elected members on councils are primed to deliver real results for their communities.

LGNZ says the final voter turnout for local elections has increased, after a large number of votes were cast on election day.

LGNZ is welcoming the Government’s new National Adaptation Framework.

LGNZ says voting numbers are "significantly up” from the last election but is urging against complacency.

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s proposed revamp of the earthquake-prone building system.