29 November 2023
Sitting down with our new Local Government Minister
New Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has been involved in politics from a young age. He joined his local residents’ association, the Clendon Residents Group, and became its Secretary, before chairing the inaugural Manurewa Youth Council.
6 November 2023
Wairarapa councils unite for local employment
The three councils will join forces to introduce the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme, a nationwide partnership between Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that has a strong focus on getting young people into sustainable employment.
20 September 2023
Embracing a localist future: an update from Dinnie Moeahu
These areas encompass the essence of fostering a thriving democracy steeped in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embracing the voices of our youth, and ensuring broader representation for all.
7 September 2023
Towards a consensus position on the Future for Local Government
Analysis of recommendations
The analysis explains the FFLG Panel’s recommendations, summarises their pros and cons, and poses some questions for consideration. It’s designed to help bring people up to speed and prepare for the 18 September event.
17 August 2023
LGNZ urges transformative approach to tackle transport woes
It comes as the Government released its draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS). This sets the Government's priorities for land transport investment over the next 10-year period and is out for consultation.
“The current state of our transport infrastructure is unsustainable.
28 July 2023
Hastings District Council Wins the Supreme Award at the LGNZ ‘SuperLocal’ Annual Conference
Their "Kuhu mai" project which collaborates for Hastings’ homeless community, offers tangible, life-changing outcomes for those in need and is receiving high praise from the panel of judges.
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) 75 member councils voted on this at this year’s AGM in Christchurch. The membership also voted in a new President, Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton, and Vice President, Hutt City Council Mayor Campbell Barry.
27 July 2023
Who’s on the FFLG advisory group?
That means between August and October, we’ll be working together to develop that position. In anticipation of that work, National Council has created an advisory period to help guide this process.
Te Uru Kahika - Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa has welcomed the majority of changes recommended by the Environment Select Committee in their reports on two of the three new Bills that are intended to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA).