Media releases

Auckland Council has been given a special honour at the 2021 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards.

President Stuart Crosby has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a support package for councils.

The Far North has won a bid to host this year’s national Young Elected Members (YEMs) hui.

LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s latest Three Waters announcement.

Community voice is critical to getting the Resource Management Reform right.

The exceptional service that local councils provide across New Zealand is demonstrated in LGNZ's Excellence Awards.

A unique community has shown that improving outcomes for ratepayers under tough economic conditions is possible.

LGNZ are praising the latest council to receive their second CouncilMARK™ report.

LGNZ President Stuart Crosby shares his condolences to the family of former LGNZ President and Dunedin City Mayor Dave Cull.

The Future for Local Government initiative must make the most of a historic opportunity.

LGNZ welcomes the long overdue review of self-contained freedom camping rules announced by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash today.

Ruapehu District Council has become one of a handful of councils to receive a second CouncilMARK™ report.

LGNZ has today presented to the Health Select Committee on the Water Services Bill.

LGNZ welcomes today’s well-rounded housing announcement by the Government.

LGNZ welcomes a decision to allow for continued testing and deployment of improved intensive winter grazing practices.

Masterton district ratepayers should be pleased with the results of a second report into their council’s performance.

Over 170 scientists, researchers, local government elected members gathered recently at the Climate Change Adaptation Symposium.

The third Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Metrics report has been released.