Researcher

Grace Hall

Grace is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at Local Government New Zealand, and has held that role since early 2022. This is Grace’s second stint at LGNZ – she first worked for LGNZ’s Policy Team from 2017 – 2020 and led LGNZ’s work on climate change, as well as providing support to its Young Elected Members’ network and Te Maruata, the network of Māori in local government.

Grace is working closely on the reform of the resource management system, the Review into the Future for Local Government and climate change initiatives. Prior to moving into the local government and advocacy space, Grace practised as a resource management and employment solicitor.