But what does that mean? WHAT’S WRONG RIGHT NOW? Central government’s getting a free lunch It passes duties and responsibilities to local government. Then gives...
Councils argue they’re already working collaboratively. Yet central government has been pushing for more shared activities. Skirmishes have centred on provisions in the Local Government...
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has issued details of a new independent standards system that measures the performance of local authorities. The local government standards...
Will collaborative processes help find the best ways to manage our country’s freshwater? Ruth Le Pla tests the waters. A new government report on freshwater management...
We Write. About branding. Matamata-Piako District Council is one of the first local bodies to take up LGNZ’s “We Are.” branding campaign which is now...
LGNZ has launched the Local Government Funding Review 10-point plan: incentivising economic growth and strong local communities. The document is designed to stimulate conversation and action...