Media releases

LGNZ's report on the impacts of climate change illustrates how challenging it is for councils grapple with the issue of adaption.

LGNZ Regional Sector has today welcomed the launch of Te Mana o te Taiao, the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

LGNZ Regional Sector welcomes the introduction of new freshwater regulation.

LGNZ has welcomed today’s release of the first National Climate Change Risk Assessment.

LGNZ welcomes the introduction of the Water Services Bill.

Heading into their second CouncilMARK™ assessment, Waimakariri District Council were confident they could retain their AA rating.

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement of $124 million for onshore recycling and the expansion of the waste levy.

LGNZ welcomes the announcement of $761 million for Tranche One funding as part of the Government’s three waters reform programme.

Pilot programme featuring rural mayors connecting youth in their regions with local small businesses is a huge success.

Regional Sector welcomes over $162 million in central government funding for the Jobs for Nature project.

LGNZ's National Council has announced the creation of an LGNZ Covid Recovery Fund.

LGNZ welcomes the announcement of 150 projects included in the $3 billion Covid Response and Recovery Fund.

MTFJ is excited to launch a new pilot programme that will see four rural mayors linking vulnerable youth with employment.

LGNZ is pleased to announce that it has appointed Susan Freeman-Greene as CEO.

How does a small provincial and rural council deliver industry best practice in key areas of leadership and engagement?

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a set of targeted tools to improve the quality of freshwater.

LGNZ welcomes legislation that will allow the Remuneration Authority to consider pay cuts for local government elected members.

Significant funding to a number of important initiatives from a local government perspective in budget 2020.