Media releases

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme has now supported 6,400 young people into employment.

LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to housing growth but the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern.

LGNZ is welcoming a boost in funding for local roads and public transport today.

LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms.

Councils will see some relief from the huge infrastructure challenge they’re facing right now in the Government’s Budget.

52 Mayors and Chairs, and the Co-Chairs of Te Maruata signal opposition to the proposed changes to Māori wards and constituencies.

LGNZ has released a proposal for city and regional deals that moves decision-making to the communities.

Analysis from Infometrics shows that returning the GST charged on rates back to councils would cost the government $1.1b.

LGNZ's welcomed the Government’s announcement giving councils and communities more time on earthquake-prone building remediation.

LGNZ is calling out the Coalition Government for complete overreach in today’s decision on Māori wards and constituencies.

LGNZ is again swinging behind a chorus of Mayors asking the Government for all GST on rates to be returned to councils.

Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils.

Councils have welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s comments today that the Government is considering sharing GST with councils.

LGNZ is calling on the Government to play fair on Māori wards and constituencies.

For the first time, LGNZ will officially be represented at Waitangi commemorations.

Local government’s call for more funding tools to deliver better services has been backed by strong public support.