Local Government New Zealand

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October 2026

• 22 OctWaimakariri audit costs reduce funds for infrastructure
• 15 OctChris Hipkins accuses Government of using councils as scapegoats

September 2026

• 14 SepGovernment refuses to pause fast-track housing project referrals

October 2025

• 20 Oct 2025Sam Broughton to step down as Local Government NZ president
• 13 Oct 2025Christopher Luxon open to Electoral Commission running local elections
• 13 Oct 2025Urgent calls for change as local election turnout falls+2
• 11 Oct 2025Lydia Gliddon elected mayor of Selwyn
• 3 Oct 2025Local election voting numbers higher than previous elections

August 2025

• 25 Aug 2025ACT opposes recommended changes to four-year term referendum proposal

July 2025

• 23 Jul 2025LGNZ backs Tauranga Mayor's call for council review

March 2025

• 19 Mar 2025Western Bay of Plenty District Council leaves Local Government New Zealand+1
• 13 Mar 2025Councils propose replacing postal voting with in-person ballot boxes
• 5 Mar 2025Central Hawke’s Bay mayor criticises government four-year term proposal