Sam Broughton
Sam Broughton is the president of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), an organization advocating for the interests of local councils across New Zealand. Recently, he has been in the news for supporting the proposal to extend local government election terms from three to four years, arguing that this change would enhance efficiency and decision-making alignment with central government, as well as address declining voter turnout in local elections.
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Recent news mentions
Local Government New Zealand president Sam Broughton said the Government shouldn’t be keeping most of the extra IVL revenue.
Government swells tourism and conservation spending by $90m a year; keeps up to $139m for own coffers
New Zealand· 2025-09-17
Mayor Sam Broughton has been helping to co-ordinate the response from Wellington.
Selwyn flooding: Aerial photos reveal extent as state of emergency continuesNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
In response to previous claims of political bias, LGNZ president Sam Broughton has said councils are given opportunities to have input on LGNZ submissions before they are sent to the Government.
Rotorua Lakes Council to stay with LGNZ as councillors debate value for moneyNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Sam Broughton is the Mayor of Selwyn and was in Wellington when a state of emergency was declared in the district.
Weather: Selwyn homes under threat from rising water levels, Mayor Sam Broughton 300km awayNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
LGNZ president Sam Broughton, who attended the meeting online, said before it sent submissions to the Government they were sent to mayors and chief executives.
Western Bay of Plenty Council to leave Local Government New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Local Government New Zealand president Sam Broughton says the legislation presents a strong opportunity to move to a four-year term for both central and local government.
Mayor criticises local govt gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal as ‘short-sighted’New Zealand· 2025-03-05
