About Us
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) provides the vision and voice for local democracy in Aotearoa. We have a bold ambition to create the most active and inclusive local democracy in the world.
We support and advocate for councils across New Zealand, ensuring the needs and priorities of their communities and residents are heard loud and clear at the highest levels of central government.
We empower councils who know their communities best and support them to thrive – culturally, economically, socially and environmentally.
We’re led by a National Council of elected members in various capacities from across New Zealand and our focus is on being future-fit, proactive and inclusive in all that we do – from policy development, advocacy and story-telling, to supporting capability building through advice, consultancy and training.