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2015

'Evolution or revolution?' LGNZ launches resource management thinkpiece
'Evolution or revolution?' LGNZ launches resource management thinkpiece
15 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today released its initial discussion document in...
Local Government New Zealand signals new programme to demonstrate and support council performance excellence
Local Government New Zealand signals new programme to demonstrate and support council performance excellence
10 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today signalled a new Local Government Excellence...
Report finds councils’ finances in good shape
Report finds councils’ finances in good shape
10 Dec 2015
A high level financial analysis, commissioned by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has...
LGNZ welcomes call for more innovative local government funding options
LGNZ welcomes call for more innovative local government funding options
2 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes The New Zealand Initiative’s latest report...
LGNZ welcomes contribution to water policy by Land and Water Forum
LGNZ welcomes contribution to water policy by Land and Water Forum
27 Nov 2015, 10:58 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the release of the report and...
LGNZ welcomes more streamlined planning options for councils and communities
LGNZ welcomes more streamlined planning options for councils and communities
26 Nov 2015, 2:40 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Government’s announcement of amendments...
LGNZ welcomes call for a coordinated national response to sea level rise
LGNZ welcomes call for a coordinated national response to sea level rise
19 Nov 2015
LGNZ welcomes Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) Dr Jan Wright’s latest...
Productivity Commission report provides timely call to action
Productivity Commission report provides timely call to action
21 Oct 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report...
LGNZ welcomes The New Zealand Initiative’s new report on the use of Special Economic Zones
LGNZ welcomes The New Zealand Initiative’s new report on the use of Special Economic Zones
19 Oct 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes The New Zealand Initiative’s new report, In...
Local Government New Zealand calls for more action to prepare councils and communities for impacts of sea level rise
Local Government New Zealand calls for more action to prepare councils and communities for impacts of sea level rise
15 Oct 2015
Climate change and sea level rise are increasingly important factors in policy making for...
LGNZ outlines best practice water infrastructure option in its 3 Waters paper
LGNZ outlines best practice water infrastructure option in its 3 Waters paper
1 Oct 2015, 8:45 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has released its 3 Waters project position paper...
LGNZ welcomes stronger community focus by Rules Reduction Task Force
LGNZ welcomes stronger community focus by Rules Reduction Task Force
22 Sep 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is pleased to see the Rules Reduction Task Force...
Local Government New Zealand launches review of Resource Management system
Media Release - Local Government NZ
2 Sep 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has launched a review of the Resource Management...
LGNZ launches 10-point plan to incentivise local economic growth
LGNZ launches 10-point plan to incentivise local economic growth
21 Jul 2015
LGNZ’s Local Government Funding Review 10-point plan: incentivising economic growth and...
New Zealand’s councils vote on four topics at LGNZ’s AGM
New Zealand’s councils vote on four topics at LGNZ’s AGM
19 Jul 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today voted on four remits about topical matters...
Local government partners with NZ Transport Agency to strengthen transport links across New Zealand
Local government partners with NZ Transport Agency to strengthen transport links across New Zealand
30 Jun 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the announcement a $13.9 billion investment...
Environment website wades deeper into water data
Environment website wades deeper into water data
29 Jun 2015, 1:37 PM
Environmental monitoring website Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) is expanding its...
LGNZ forms establishment board to investigate local government risk agency
LGNZ forms establishment board to investigate local government risk agency
5 Jun 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) announced it has formed a relationship with the Crown...
Local Government strengthening financial planning and transparency
Local Government strengthening financial planning and transparency
20 May 2015, 10:00 AM
The local government sector is strengthening its financial planning and asset management,...
LGNZ signals programme of work to build a stronger local government for New Zealand
LGNZ signals programme of work to build a stronger local government for New Zealand
20 May 2015, 10:00 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and its membership councils are embarking on a...
LGNZ supports a more targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings policy
LGNZ supports a more targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings policy
10 May 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the announcement Minister for Building and...
Local Government welcomes new broadband and mobile infrastructure funding
Local Government welcomes new broadband and mobile infrastructure funding
12 Mar 2015, 12:30 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the Government’s decision to expand its...
LGNZ review launches discussions on new funding model for local government
LGNZ review launches discussions on new funding model for local government
3 Feb 2015, 9:54 AM
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ’s) Funding Review discussion paper outlines options...
Local government supports sensible change to the RMA
Local government supports sensible change to the RMA
22 Jan 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed change to the RMA signalled by Hon Dr...