Media releases

LGNZ today released its 2020 General Election Manifesto.

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

LGNZ member councils have today passed 9 remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy.

LGNZ member councils have today elected Stuart Crosby as LGNZ President, replacing Dave Cull who steps down from the role.

LGNZ has expressed disappointment in a recommendation by the Governance and Administration select committee.

Eleven remits have been set down for debate and voting at the 2020 LGNZ Annual General Meeting.

LGNZ's report on the impacts of climate change illustrates how challenging it is for councils grapple with the issue of adaption.

LGNZ Regional Sector has today welcomed the launch of Te Mana o te Taiao, the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

LGNZ Regional Sector welcomes the introduction of new freshwater regulation.

LGNZ has welcomed today’s release of the first National Climate Change Risk Assessment.

LGNZ welcomes the introduction of the Water Services Bill.

Heading into their second CouncilMARK™ assessment, Waimakariri District Council were confident they could retain their AA rating.

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement of $124 million for onshore recycling and the expansion of the waste levy.

LGNZ welcomes the announcement of $761 million for Tranche One funding as part of the Government’s three waters reform programme.

Pilot programme featuring rural mayors connecting youth in their regions with local small businesses is a huge success.

Regional Sector welcomes over $162 million in central government funding for the Jobs for Nature project.

LGNZ's National Council has announced the creation of an LGNZ Covid Recovery Fund.

LGNZ welcomes the announcement of 150 projects included in the $3 billion Covid Response and Recovery Fund.