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This page lists some of the key legislation that applies to all New Zealand local authorities. For more information visit www.legislation.govt.nz
An Act is a law passed by Parliament (before an Act is passed, it is called a Bill). Many Acts have supporting regulations, which are laws made under an Act of Parliament. Regulations generally deal with matters of detail or administration, or matters that are subject to frequent change.
Current Acts that apply to local government include:
- Building Act 2004
- Burial and Cremation Act 1964
- Bylaws Act 1910
- Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
- Disabled Persons Community Welfare Act 1975
- Dog Control Act 1996
- Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
- Food Act 1981
- Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977
- Gambling Act 2003
- Health Act 1956
- Impounding Act 1955
- Litter Act 1979
- Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968
- Local Electoral Act 2001
- Local Government Act 1974
- Local Government Act 2002
- Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
- Local Government (Rating) Act 2002
- Privacy Act 1993
- Prostitution Reform Act 2003
- Public Works Act 1981
- Rating Valuations Act 1998
- Reserves Act 1977
- Residential Tenancies Act 1986
- Resource Management Act 1991
- Sale of Liquor Act 1989
- Secret Commissions Act 1910
- Transport Act 1962
- Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006
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