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GNZ work reveals billions at risk from sea level rise

New Zealand’s local government sector stands on the front line in the fight against climate change, according to the initial findings of a new report, which shows that billions of dollars of roading, water, and public transport infrastructure are at risk from as little as a half a metre sea level rise.

Source A LGNZ release

Roading investment to unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced an investment of up to $137 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to help unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential through stronger, safer and more resilient transport connections.

$5.5m for Gisborne airport redevelopment

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $5.5 million in the redevelopment of Gisborne Airport, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today.

Source A Regional Economic Development release

Provinces’ ‘first citizen’ takes on banks

Shane Jones says he's not concerned his latest fight against big business will hurt the feelings of Australian banks, or Australian owners.

Self-proclaimed first citizen of the provinces Shane Jones is lobbying for rules that would force the big banks to remain in regional New Zealand, as the foreign-owned giants call for a ‘please explain’ meeting Laura Walters reports for Newsroom.

Source/ReadMore A Newsroom release by Laura Walters

Symposium explores challenges and opportunities of climate change

Attendees at LGNZ’s Climate Change Symposium in Wellington on Friday 7 September will discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate change facing New Zealand communities now and in the future.

Source A LGNZ release

Wellington City Council becomes first Living Wage Council in NZ

The 2018 Living Wage Employer list has been released today, with Wellington City Council becoming the first Living Wage council in New Zealand.

Source A LGNZ release

Record transport investment to keep Taranaki moving and save lives

Transport Minister announced today a record $302 million transport investment for Taranaki that will deliver a safer, better connected and more resilient transport system.

Source A Miniser of Transport release

PGF supports future of Napier’s National Aquarium

Napier’s National Aquarium’s ambitious plans to become a must do tourist attraction have been given a boost with support from the Provincial Growth Fund, Regional Economic Development Under Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau announced today.

Source A regiional economic Development release

New council assessments show sound council performance

The latest reports of council assessments through the local government excellence programme CouncilMARK™ have released today for Environment Canterbury and Upper Hutt City Council. All reports and more information on CouncilMARK™ can be found here.

Source A LGNZ release

Kaikōura post-quake communications recognised in national awards

Kaikōura District Council and the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance have jointly won an Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) communications award for their roles supporting the ongoing recovery of the district following the November 2016 earthquake.

Source A NZ Transport Agency release

Reconnecting Northland on a whole new level

One of New Zealand’s most ambitious and creative conservation projects, Reconnecting Northland, is entering an exciting new phase of its life. WWF-New Zealand has been one of the organisations that set it on its feet, but it’s now up and running!

Source A WWF-New Zealand release

Councils back the Government’s waste work programme

Local Government New Zealand are pleased to see a waste work programme announced today by the Associate Minister for the Environment will aim to address waste issues that councils have been calling for support on.

Source A LGNZ release

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