Going for growth – delivering outcomes for people and places
Local government is under immense pressure with financial, structural, and political challenges.
Economic regulation for water services begins with an information disclosure regime
Economic regulation of water coming soon for local government under Commerce Commission oversight.
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.
Resource Management Reform – Blueprint released
The Blueprint signals big changes ahead for the future of Resource Management reform.
Sixteen enter FrankGroup Award for Excellence in Community Engagement
The Award recognises projects demonstrating excellence in engagement, empowerment, or partnerships.
Record entries into the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®
A record 60 entries have been received in the 2025 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®.
