24th January 2025 LGNZLocal Government New Zealand says local councils need help with infrastructure to deal with more tourists.
21st August 2024 LGNZ / SurveyThe poll shows 79% of people think visitors should be contributing towards local infrastructure and services.
31st July 2023 LGNZ / TākinaTākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre will host Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference in August 2024.
23rd March 2023 LGNZ / TransportA report on New Zealand’s transport funding trends has found that the share of investment in road maintenance has reached its lowest in 10 years, according to Local Government New Zealand.
31st October 2022 Bed Tax / LGNZBed taxes and visitor levies have been identified as potential revenue sources for local governments to support the funding of infrastructure needed to accommodate tourism.
25th July 2022 LGNZ / Te PaeTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will host the 2023 Local Government New Zealand Conference.
19th July 2021 Conference / LGNZThe conference, set to attract approximately 600 leaders from across New Zealand, will be held on 21-23 July 2022.
19th July 2021 Awards / LGNZThe Hastings and Ōpōtiki district councils have been awarded the top prizes at this year’s Local Government New Zealand Excellence Awards show in Blenheim.
16th June 2021 Awards / LGNZWinners to be announced at LGNZ conference dinner in Blenheim on 16 July.
7th August 2018 IVL / LGNZA proposed Local Tourism Levy would apply to all visitors including Kiwis.
17th July 2018 Infrastructure / LGNZInvestment can be stimulated by a handing more power to local govt and encouraging foreign interest, according to The NZ Initiative.
17th July 2018 CIAL / LGNZSouth Island regions must join together to develop the mainland’s visitor economy, says CIAL’s Justin Watson.