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Local employment programme exceeds target fourth year running
7 August 2024
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme has now supported 6,400 young people into employment.
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Government cost on councils impacting rates
31 July 2024
LGNZ is calling for an end to the stream of unfunded rules and responsibilities.
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Councils can’t fund housing growth alone
4 July 2024
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to housing growth but the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern.
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Local roads to benefit from transport boost
6 June 2024
LGNZ is welcoming a boost in funding for local roads and public transport today.
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LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
4 June 2024
LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms.
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Budget eases some local infrastructure pain – but stronger medicine is needed
30 May 2024
Councils will see some relief from the huge infrastructure challenge they’re facing right now in the Government’s Budget.
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Changes to Māori ward and constituency poll provisions
22 May 2024
52 Mayors and Chairs, and the Co-Chairs of Te Maruata signal opposition to the proposed changes to Māori wards and constituencies.
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Local Government puts city and regional deal on the table
20 May 2024
LGNZ has released a proposal for city and regional deals that moves decision-making to the communities.
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LGNZ supportive of cross-party approach to climate adaptation
10 May 2024
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Returning GST on rates to councils would cost $1.1b
6 May 2024
Analysis from Infometrics shows that returning the GST charged on rates back to councils would cost the government $1.1b.
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LGNZ welcomes Govt earthquake-prone buildings decision
18 April 2024
LGNZ's welcomed the Government’s announcement giving councils and communities more time on earthquake-prone building remediation.
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Complete overreach by Govt on Māori Wards and Constituencies
4 April 2024
LGNZ is calling out the Coalition Government for complete overreach in today’s decision on Māori wards and constituencies.
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Govt’s billion-dollar tax take on rates must be returned
27 March 2024
LGNZ is again swinging behind a chorus of Mayors asking the Government for all GST on rates to be returned to councils.
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Drivers behind rates rises across the country laid bare
14 March 2024
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils.
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Govt GST-sharing proposal gets the green light from councils
27 February 2024
Councils have welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s comments today that the Government is considering sharing GST with councils.
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Call for fair play on Māori wards
5 February 2024
LGNZ is calling on the Government to play fair on Māori wards and constituencies.
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LGNZ debuts at pivotal Waitangi commemorations
2 February 2024
For the first time, LGNZ will officially be represented at Waitangi commemorations.
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Public supports new ways to pay for services and infrastructure
2 February 2024
Local government’s call for more funding tools to deliver better services has been backed by strong public support.