Partnerships with Māori driving change in award entries
Record entries highlight how councils are building strong, enduring partnerships with Māori to deliver better outcomes for communities.
Eight entries showcase environmental leadership across Aotearoa
Excellence in Environmental Leadership entries showcase councils protecting the environment, tackling climate challenges, and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes.
Smart thinking drives cost effectiveness entries
Entries in the Co-Lab Award for Cost Effectiveness highlight councils delivering outcomes through smarter design, stronger data, and innovative approaches.
Stronger together: collaboration category reaches new high
Record entries for this year’s Morrison Low Advisory Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results.
Taituarā re-registers with modern constitution
Taituarā has successfully submited its revised Constitution and completed re-registration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
18 entries highlight strength of community engagement across the motu
Community engagement shines in 2026 Awards, with 18 entries showcasing how councils are partnering with communities to drive better local outcomes.
Why connected architecture determines what councils can do next
Datascape’s survey of council leaders confirmed councils making real progress on AI, measurement and service delivery all got the architecture right first.
Councils transform communities in Placemaking Award entries
Town centre upgrades, playgrounds, and cultural landmarks feature in this year’s Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking entries.
Tech transforming local government: Digital Award entries revealed
Five entries in Datascape Award for Excellence in Digital Local Government highlight how digital innovation is transforming local government services.
Taituarā submission highlights risks and recommendations in planning reforms
Taituarā’s submission on the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill calls for changes to the design, sequencing, and implementation.
Another record for 2026 Excellence Awards entries
69 entries from 36 councils and 1 CCO have been received for this year’s LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®.
Growing insights, connections, and friendship across the Tasman
Brent Harvey reflects on his experience taking part in a Taituarā Overseas Manager Exchange to Queensland.
