New Zealand Local Government Act 2002

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The New Zealand Local Government Act 2002 is a key statute that defines the powers, responsibilities, and decision-making framework of local authorities across New Zealand.

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instanceOf New Zealand statute
amended Local Government Act 1974 NERFINISHED
authorises bylaws made by local authorities
citation 2002 No 84
commencementYear 2002
containsPart Part 1 – Preliminary provisions
Part 2 – Purpose, role, and principles of local government
Part 3 – Governance and management of local authorities
Part 4 – Planning, decision-making, and accountability
Part 6 – Planning, decision-making, and accountability of local authorities
Part 7 – Regulation and enforcement
Part 8 – Local government reorganisation
containsSchedule Schedule 7 – Governance structures and processes NERFINISHED
country New Zealand
defines decision-making framework for local authorities
powers of local authorities
responsibilities of local authorities
enactedBy New Zealand Parliament NERFINISHED
establishesPrinciple principle of consultation with Māori
principle of openness and transparency in local authority decision-making
principle of sustainable development for local authorities
governs local authorities in New Zealand
regional councils in New Zealand
territorial authorities in New Zealand
jurisdiction New Zealand
language English
legalStatus in force (with amendments)
providesFor creation and alteration of local authority boundaries
establishment of council-controlled organisations
local government reorganisation processes
purpose to enable local authorities to play a broad role in promoting the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities
to provide for democratic and effective local government
regulates annual plans of local authorities
annual reports of local authorities
long-term plans of local authorities
replaced Local Government Act 1974 NERFINISHED
requires consultation with communities on significant decisions
royalAssentYear 2002
setsOut roles of community boards
roles of councillors
roles of mayors
shortTitle Local Government Act 2002 NERFINISHED
subjectMatter local authority governance
local authority planning and accountability
local authority regulatory powers
local government structure

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Waimakariri District Council appliesRegulation New Zealand Local Government Act 2002