This section contains information about our bylaws.
Updated:
5/01/2012 9:14 a.m.
What are bylaws?
Local councils have the power to make bylaws controlling a wide range of activities. Bylaws can be made under the Local Government Act 2002 and other legislation covering activities such as dog registration, trade waste, traffic control and parking amongst others.
Under the Local Government Act 2002, local councils can make bylaws for one or more of the following purposes:
- protecting the public from nuisance.
- protecting, promoting, and maintaining public health and safety.
- minimising the potential for offensive behaviour in public places.
When making, reviewing or revoking a bylaw, local councils are required to use a consultative procedure in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002. One of the requirements of this provision is that the views of the public are sought and considered by Council before making a decision.
Our bylaws cover a wide range of Council functions. If you wish to make a complaint about a breach of any bylaw please contact Environmental Northland Ltd who are contracted to deal with bylaw complaints on Council's behalf.
Phone: +64 9 438 7513 (24 hours).
List of bylaws
Select a title from the list below to read a summary and further information about each bylaw.
Dog Management Bylaw 2007 Fire Prevention Bylaw 2005 Food Premises Grading Bylaw 2005Hawkers, Mobile Shops, Stands & Stalls Bylaw 2005Liquor Management Bylaw 2011Livestock Movement Bylaw 2005Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2007Public Places Bylaw 2005Rollerskate and Skateboard Control Bylaw 2005Signs Control Bylaw 2005
Solid Waste Bylaw 2008Speed Limits Bylaw 2005Stormwater Management Bylaw 2008
The Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2007Trade Waste Bylaw 2008Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw 2009Wastewater Bylaw 2008Water Supply Bylaw 2005