LGNZ ran a multi-faceted campaign to increase the diversity of candidates as well as voter turnout this year, but preliminary results still indicate there is a massive gap to bridge between turnout for local elections compared with central government elections.
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Recovery Programme began as a small COVID-19 recovery pilot in 2020. It is now a leading example of grassroots community-based employment initiative created through a local and central government partnership.
8 September 2022
LGNZ issues challenge for voters this local election
Those enrolled to vote can expect to receive their voting papers in the mailbox from today until the 21st of September.
Currently only four out of ten of New Zealanders vote in local elections, compared to the eight out of ten that turn out to general elections.
8 September 2022
Celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori
Next week, from 12-18 September, we celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori (Māori language week). Let’s continue to celebrate te reo Māori as a unique taonga (treasure) of Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations.
18 August 2022
LGNZ’s guide to getting to know your local body candidates
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is revealing some tips and tricks for voters to get to know candidates ahead of the elections this year.
18 August 2022
Sensible solutions to flood risk must be supported – LGNZ
Local Government NZ (LGNZ) is backing IAG’s pragmatic and sensible solutions to help reduce flood risk in the country.
“Tens of thousands of New Zealanders live in houses that are prone to flooding,” says LGNZ’s Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene.
This is the first year that many of these councils have implemented Māori wards, which will see more than 60 new Māori ward councillors. “It’s fantastic to see so many people putting their hands up,” says LGNZ’s Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene.
15 August 2022
Local councils welcome new public transport model
LGNZ welcomes the Government’s move to allow councils to own bus services.
The Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) has been replaced with the new Sustainable Public Transport Framework.
Nominations for this year’s local body elections close tomorrow and there’s been a concerningly low number in some parts of the country. We know Councils will have questions about what happens if there aren’t enough candidates to fill their vacant seats, so we’ve written a Q&A so you know what to expect if you find your council in this situation. Your Council’s Electoral Officer will be able to answer any questions you have too.