The move comes with a $61,000 membership fee for 2025/26. Mayor Andrew Tripe brought a motion to leave Local Government NZ (LGNZ) to a meeting last week but eventually voted against it.

LGNZ President Sam Broughton says capping rates would stop local councils from properly investing in their communities. "New Zealand's got billions of dollars of infrastructure deficit at the ...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) wants the Government to move on GST sharing on new builds, saying it will ensure growth pays for growth and support lowering rates increases. Stats NZ today ...

Local government leaders are pushing for postal voting to be replaced with a voting booth system, saying it is vital for the future of local elections. Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has ...