Media releases

A new LGNZ survey has found that elected members’ experience of public service largely meets their expectations.

MTFJ has guided 500 young and Covid-19 displaced workers into sustainable employment through its Community Recovery Programme.

LGNZ is delighted to see the introduction of an amendment bill which aims to bring equality to the creation of local Māori wards.

LGNZ's Regional Sector is welcoming the Government’s announcement today on public transport decarbonisation.

Ōtorohanga District Council has received their first CouncilMARK™ report.

LGNZ welcomes the leadership shown by a Southland group.

LGNZ has publicly released its Briefing for the Incoming Government.

The CouncilMARK™ Independent Assessment Board has released their report on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

LGNZ supports the Minister of Local Government's decision to seek the appointment of a Commission at Tauranga City Council.

Dozens of mayors, councillors, and young people gathered on Friday to celebrate The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs' success.

LGNZ is welcoming the appointment of the Hon. Nanaia Mahuta as Minister of Local Government for a second term.

LGNZ hails arrangement between the West Coast Regional Council and Poutini Ngāi Tahu, as a milestone.

LGNZ congratulates Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Labour on an impressive general election result.

LGNZ has confirmed that the face of local government is changing.

Far North District Council takes action to address what was initially perceived as a disappointing first CouncilMARK assessment.

LGNZ has released public feedback on its localism discussion paper, “Reinvigorating Local Democracy.”

LGNZ today released its 2020 General Election Manifesto.

LGNZ welcomes the stimulus funding to upgrade seven high-tech recycling plants across New Zealand.