Local Government Key Legislation is a collection of the key Acts and Regulations that govern the powers and duties of local authorities, including the pivotal Local Government Act 2002, Local Government Act 1974 (provisions still in force), Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, Local Electoral Act 2001, Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and the Bylaws Act 1910.

Expert commentary and analysis is provided by a team of high profile authors who are experienced in providing advice to New Zealand local authorities and on local government law. The commentary highlights linkages between the legislative provisions, the impact of court decisions and recent cases, and other important matters relevant to interpreting and using the legislation.

Local Government Key Legislation brings together the information required by local government advisers, lawyers who provide advice to local authorities, central government agencies, and staff in local authorities who are required to administer and carry out legislative functions.

This product is complementary to Local Government Associated Legislation, which covers other Acts and Regulations relating to the broad operational scope of local authorities in New Zealand.

Local Government Act 2002

• Introduction to Local Government Law
• Local Government Act 2002 and section-by-section commentary
• Local Government Act 1974 (extracts)
• Local Government Act 2002 Regulations

Auckland Council

• Introduction to the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009
• Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and section-by-section commentary
• Introduction to the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010
• Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 and section-by-section commentary
• Auckland Council Regulations

Elections

• Introduction to the Local Electoral 2001
• Local Electoral Act 2001 and section-by-section commentary
• Bay of Plenty Regional Council (Maori Constituency Empowering) Act 2001
• Elections Regulations

Members’ Interests

• Introduction to the Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968
• Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 and section-by-section commentary

Official Information and Meetings

• Introduction to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
• Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and section-by-section commentary

Land Transport

• Introduction to the Land Transport Management Act 2003
• Land Transport Management Act 2003 and and section-by-section commentary
• Introduction to the Government Roading Powers Act 1989
• Government Roading Powers Act 1989 (Part 4)
• Land Transport Regulations

Public Audit

• Introduction to the Public Audit Act 2001
• Public Audit Act 2001

Rates

• Introduction to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002
• Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and section-by-section commentary
• Rates Rebate 1973 and section-by-section commentary
• Rating Valuations Act 1998 and section-by-section commentary
• Rates Regulations

Bylaws

• Introduction to the Bylaws Act 1910
• Bylaws Act 1910 and section-by-section commentary
• Introduction to the Freedom Camping Act 2011
• Freedom Camping Act 2011
• Introduction to the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013
• Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013
• Introduction to the Prostitution Reform Act 2003
• Prostitution Reform Act 2003
• Shop Trading Hours Act 1990
• Introduction to the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015
• Standards and Accreditation Act 2015
• Introduction to the Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Act 2009
• Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Act 2009

Utilities Access

• Introduction to the Utilities Access Act 2010
• Utilities Access Act 2010

Airports

• Airport Authorities Act 1966
• Auckland Airport Act 1987
• Wellington Airport Act 1990

Table of Statutes and Regulations

Table of Cases

Subject Index