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Draft review must be the catalyst for councils to think big
28 October 2022
LGNZ is calling on councils to use the recently released Future for Local Government draft report as licence to ‘think big’.
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LGNZ calls for an independent review of local government elections
9 October 2022
LGNZ wants to see far more than about four in ten people voting in local elections.
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LGNZ issues challenge for voters this local election
8 September 2022
LGNZ is calling for voters to up the vote to make your voices heard, as part of our multi-faceted Vote 22 campaign.
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MTFJ: Small rural communities benefit from community-based employment programme
31 August 2022
An employment programme driven by local mayors has placed over 3000 people into jobs in rural and provincial New Zealand.
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Sensible solutions to flood risk must be supported
18 August 2022
LGNZ is backing IAG’s pragmatic and sensible solutions to help reduce flood risk in the country.
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LGNZ’s guide to getting to know your local body candidates
18 August 2022
LGNZ is revealing some tips and tricks for voters to get to know candidates ahead of the elections.
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More competition for Māori wards compared with general ward seats
16 August 2022
More than 140 candidates have put themselves forward for Māori ward and constituency seats across 34 councils.
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Local councils welcome new public transport model
15 August 2022
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s move to allow councils to own bus services.
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Big push for more local government nominations
9 August 2022
Concern that some roles won’t be filled, or key roles will go uncontested at this year's local body elections.
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Council’s focus puts New Plymouth in a strong position to face the future
9 August 2022
New Plymouth District Council has a clear plan to accomplish its vision of a ‘sustainable lifestyle capital’.
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Regional leadership key to national climate change adaption - Te Uru Kahika
4 August 2022
The NAP supports the central role of regional/unitary councils in preparing communities to adapt to climate change.
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Taupō District Council proving safe pair of hands in managing District’s growth
3 August 2022
Taupō District Council has been awarded an A grade in its latest report, improving on the Council’s BBB in 2018.
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Managed retreat framework should be developed by councils
3 August 2022
Relocating communities is not a silver bullet for the challenges of climate change and councils know that, says LGNZ President.
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LGNZ calls for a dramatic reduction in vape stores
28 July 2022
The majority of councils around the country want vaping products to only be sold at specialist R18 retailers.
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AGM 2022 supports all member remits
28 July 2022
LGNZ’s Annual General Meeting accepted annual report and financial statements, and passed all six remits submitted by members.
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LGNZ proposes delaying transition of stormwater into new Three Waters Entity
25 July 2022
LGNZ calls for a phased transition to Three Waters reform in its select committee submission on the Water Services Entities Bill.
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New Zealand’s best local government wellbeing initiatives recognised
22 July 2022
Porirua City Council has won the top honour at the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
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Christchurch to host next Local Government New Zealand Conference
22 July 2022
The 2023 Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 26-28 July next year.