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Local Government Act 2002 (No. 84 of 2002).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water, General
Keyword
Local government Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Sustainable development Institution Monitoring Traditional rights/customary rights Community management Expropriation Water supply Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 July 2003.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 314 sections divided into twelve Parts and completed by twenty Schedules, The purpose of this Act is to provide for democratic and effective local government that recognises the diversity of New Zealand communities; and, to that end, this Act: a) states the purpose of local government; b) provides a framework and powers for local authorities to decide which activities they undertake and the manner in which they will undertake them; c) promotes the accountability of local authorities to their communities; and d) provides for local authorities to play a broad role in meeting the current and future needs of their communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services, and performance of regulatory functions. Amendments deal also with requirements imposed by the Local Government Act 2002, while the Epidemic Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amended by

Water Services Act 2021 (2021 No 36).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Concession, Consumer protection, Business/industry/corporations, Resource/damage valuation, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water shortage/drought, Early warning system, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Environmental planning, Equity, Freshwater pollution, Governance, Hazardous substances, Indigenous peoples, Inspection, Institution, Integrated management, Offences/penalties, Potable water, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Inland waters, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 (Act No. 9 of 2020).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2020

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Early warning system, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX