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.
New Hononga Indigenous Overseas Manager Exchange opportunity
A new exchange opportunity for Māori managers in local government to connect, learn and share knowledge and experiences.
Leadership, learning, and connection at ICMA 2025
Emerging Leader recipient, Ashley Huria, reflects on leadership, global insights, and community engagement after representing Aotearoa at the ICMA 2025 conference in Tampa.
Recognizing our distinguished members in 2025
Celebrating our members who have contributed their time, energy and passion to the sector and Taituarā.
Predator Free Wellington named as 2025 Supreme Award winner
Wellington City Council’s groundbreaking initiative, has claimed the Taituarā Supreme Award.
Record entries in GHD Award Excellence in Environmental Leadership
A record field of eight to contest this year’s GHD Award for Excellence in Environmental Leadership.
Five enter inaugural award for Cost-Effective Impact
This Award recognises projects and programmes that demonstrate councils doing more with less.
Diverse range of partners feature in this year’s Award for Collaboration
Collaboration is a critical strength of local government to achieving great community outcomes.
Nine enter Te Tohu Waka Hourua – the Award for Council/Māori Partnerships
This Award recognises initiatives demonstrating outstanding results working in partnership with Māori.
Varied bunch in Beca Award for Placemaking
This Award celebrates councils creating meaningful public spaces for their communities.
AI Entries in Datascape Award for Excellence in Digital Local Government
This Award recognises the power of technology to transform services for the benefit on the community.
