Media releases

LGNZ and Taituarā commend Gore District Council for the movement today that sets them up on a positive path forward.

The latest government freshwater report shows the need for continued regional efforts to improve freshwater health.

LGNZ's President Stuart Crosby says more detail is needed before we know the full impact of the Government’s Three Waters policy.

Forestry plays an important economic role but the land-use consequence of poorly managed forestry must be addressed.

LGNZ is warning that the state of our roads could be the next infrastructure crisis.

LGNZ are calling for enduring changes to streamline future emergency responses, says President of LGNZ Stuart Crosby.

LGNZ's new guidance on parental leave and childcare allowances will make it easier for elected members to parent and lead.

There are grave concerns that councils will lose their power to make the best planning decisions for their community.

LGNZ wants the Future for Local Government Review panel to radically rethink how the country delivers public services.

LGNZ is urging Government to progress climate change legislation along.

LGNZ cautions that ending half-price public transport fares could see an increase in people switching back to using their cars.

LGNZ is calling for more time to submit on two Bills to reform the Resource Management Act.

LGNZ is calling on councils to use the recently released Future for Local Government draft report as licence to ‘think big’.

LGNZ wants to see far more than about four in ten people voting in local elections.

LGNZ is calling for voters to up the vote to make your voices heard, as part of our multi-faceted Vote 22 campaign.

An employment programme driven by local mayors has placed over 3000 people into jobs in rural and provincial New Zealand.

LGNZ is backing IAG’s pragmatic and sensible solutions to help reduce flood risk in the country.

LGNZ is revealing some tips and tricks for voters to get to know candidates ahead of the elections.