Media Releases

26 Aug 2010

Local and central government to work together on infrastructure

Stronger partnerships between local and central government on infrastructure issues will benefit communities and regions says Local Government New Zealand.

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21 Jun 2010

Government acknowledges pest responsibility good for landowners

Landowners are the winners following the Government's announcement of its commitment to Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMS), says Local Government New Zealand.

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24 May 2010

New Auckland Bill - they listened, says LGNZ

Much more control of council controlled organisations (CCOs) has been vested back to the new Auckland City Council says Local Government New Zealand.

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17 May 2010

New leaky buildings proposal could seal deal, says LGNZ

The Government's leaky buildings proposal is, on the face of it, an acceptable and pragmatic compromise, says LGNZ.

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11 May 2010

Just over a week for Conference early birds

Early bird registrations for Local Government New Zealand’s Conference 2010 close next week.

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30 Apr 2010

Government proposals for foreshore and seabed trample democracy says LGNZ

Proposals for iwi planning documents and activities which would override the Resource Management and Local Government Acts trample on democracy, says Local Government New Zealand.

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