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Councils need more clarity around climate adaptation
11 July 2025
LGNZ says a lack of clarity around who pays for climate adaptation puts ratepayers at risk of footing the bill.
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LGNZ urges more people to run for council
6 July 2025
LGNZ is calling for more people to put their hands up to stand in this year’s local elections in October.
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City and Regional Deals a good first step forward
3 July 2025
LGNZ says councils are ready to "roll up their sleeves” to deliver on City and Regional Deals.
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Security allowance will help keep elected members safe
26 June 2025
LGNZ says the introduction of an allowance to cover home security will provide added assurance for candidates.
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LGNZ welcomes draft National Infrastructure Plan, calls for better collaboration
25 June 2025
LGNZ has welcomed the Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan.
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Councils compete for SuperLocal awards; 2025 finalists announced
18 June 2025
The finalists have been announced for next month’s LGNZ SuperLocal Awards.
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Collaboration essential to tackling housing challenges
18 June 2025
LGNZ says it is vital local and central government work together to address the country’s housing issues.
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Support for local journalism welcomed
23 May 2025
LGNZ is pleased the Government has pledged more support for local journalism in yesterday’s budget announcement.
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2025 Budget provides welcome relief for older ratepayers
23 May 2025
LGNZ says that yesterday’s Budget 2025 announcement of changes to the rates rebate scheme is a win for the community.
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LGNZ releases safety guide as elected member abuse continues to rise
1 May 2025
LGNZ says the rise in abuse and harassment of elected members is having a significant impact on councils.
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LGNZ hails rethink on emergency works funding
10 April 2025
LGNZ has hailed today’s decision by NZTA that it won’t proceed with controversial changes to emergency works funding.
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Susan Freeman-Greene to step down as LGNZ CE
10 April 2025
LGNZ Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of August 2025.
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New home GST sharing could help bring rates down
2 April 2025
LGNZ wants the Government to move on GST sharing on new builds.
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Strong community voice vital for RMA reforms
25 March 2025
LGNZ has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement on Resource Management Act (RMA) reform.
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Rate capping will drive up interest rates
24 March 2025
LGNZ is warning that a rate cap on councils will increase debt costs and place an additional burden on communities.
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New report champions voting booths as future of local elections
13 March 2025
A report from LGNZ says that replacing postal voting with a voting booth system is vital for the future of local body elections.
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MTFJ smashes national youth employment targets
10 March 2025
A community employment programme is helping to buck New Zealand’s high youth unemployment rate.
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Ōtorohanga District Council scores top marks with Te Korowai
4 March 2025
Ōtorohanga District Council has been given top marks by LGNZ's Te Korowai programme.