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Budget 2026 an opportunity for the Government to provide relief for ratepayers
12 May 2026
LGNZ is calling on the Government to remove the financial disincentives for councils to consent more housing.
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Simplifying local government decision “step forward” on earlier proposal - LGNZ
5 May 2026
LGNZ says the Government’s announcement of a process for councils who are ready to reorganise is a step forward.
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Urgent action needed to improve resilience in wake of storms - LGNZ
22 April 2026
With New Zealand again battered by rain and wind this week, we need to put plans for adaptation into action, LGNZ urges.
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LGNZ says first City Deal ‘step in the right direction’
11 April 2026
The City Deal signed with Auckland Council and the Government signals a strengthened local and central government partnership.
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LGNZ appoints new CE
24 March 2026
LGNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Necklen as its new Chief Executive.
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Public transport plays key role in response to fuel insecurity
23 March 2026
Public transport providers are seeing an increase in patronage amid global fuel challenges.
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Overhaul of dog control legislation “much needed”
22 March 2026
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s plan to review dog control laws.
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LGNZ suggests pragmatic way forward for Local Government reorganisation
25 February 2026
The proposed boards overseeing Local Government reorganisation need a single focus so that reform can be delivered quickly.
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Proposed rates cap regulator could play a key role in infrastructure investment
17 February 2026
The Government’s proposed rates cap regulator could play a key role in ensuring council infrastructure is fit for the future.
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Rates caps could undermine effort to strengthen emergency management
8 February 2026
Proposed rates capping could undermine efforts to strengthen emergency management, LGNZ has warned.
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Central Otago District Council scores top marks for community engagement
29 January 2026
Central Otago District Council (CODC) has been awarded a positive evaluation by LGNZ’s Te Korowai programme.
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More frequent states of emergencies a concern for councils
12 January 2026
Data analysis from Infometrics has shown that storm and flooding-related emergencies are happening more frequently in New Zealand.
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Rehette Stoltz named LGNZ President, Dan Gordon Vice President
23 December 2025
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has been appointed LGNZ President, with Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon elected as Vice President.
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Marlborough District Council earns Te Korowai ‘Active’ mark - LGNZ
17 December 2025
Marlborough DC has received a positive evaluation by LGNZ’s Te Korowai local government continuous improvement programme.
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Getting transition right critical to success of significant RM reform
9 December 2025
Councils are welcoming the move towards more clarity, but funding to implement it will be necessary to do it well.
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Te Maruata hui sets direction for new triennium
8 December 2025
Over 90 Māori elected members from across New Zealand gathered in Wellington recently for the first Te Maruata hui.
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Government’s pivot on rates ‘pragmatic’ but concerns remain
1 December 2025
LGNZ says the move away from a rates cap to a ‘rates band’ promises greater flexibility but the band will restrict investment.
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Council “shake-up” must get New Zealanders’ buy-in
25 November 2025
LGNZ has described today’s proposals as a dramatic shift that would affect all parts of local government.
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.
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.