Bylaws
Bylaws are local laws made by Council which apply only to the district. Bylaws are made under the Local Government Act 2002 as well as any other legislation specific to the activity being regulated. Breaking a bylaw is a civil offence which may lead to a fine or prosecution. To learn more about bylaws and share feedback on bylaws we are currently consulting on, visit Let's talk about bylaws.
The Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Next review date: 16 November 2033
The Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw has been made under the following Act(s):
- The Burial and Cremation Act 1964
There is no legal requirement to regularly review this bylaw.
The Control of Brothel Premises, Location and Advertising Signs Bylaw 2004 has been made under the following Act(s):
- The Prostitution Reform Act 2003
There is no legal requirement to regularly review this bylaw.
The Control of Earthworks Bylaw 2019 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Review is due on or before 3 October 2024.
The Dog Management Bylaw 2018 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Dog Control Act 1996
Review date: 13 December 2028
The Land Drainage Bylaw has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Adoption date: 7 October 2019
Review date: 7 October 2024
The Maritime Facilities Bylaw 2002 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Northland Regional Council and Far North District Council Vesting and Empowering Act 1992
There is no legal requirement to regularly review this bylaw.
The Mooring Charges Bylaw 2002 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Northland Regional Council and Far North District Council Vesting and Empowering Act 1992
There is no legal requirement to regularly review this bylaw.
The Nuisances Bylaw 1990 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Health Act 1956
There is no legal requirement to regularly review this bylaw.
The Control of On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems Bylaw 2010 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Next review date: 24 February 2027
The Parking Bylaw 2022 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Land Transport Act 1998
- Local Government Act 2002
Review date: 19 May 2027
- Parking bylaw - Amendment February 2023
- Parking bylaw - Amendment February 2023 - schedule table 1
- Parking bylaw - Amendment February 2023 - schedule table 2
- Parking bylaw - Amendment February 2023 - schedule table 3
- Parking bylaw - Amendment February 2023 - schedule table 4
- Parking bylaw - Schedule 5 and 6 maps Amendment 2023
Bylaw made by Council subject to approval by the Minister of Conservation: 9 February 2023
Approved by the Minister of Conservation: 5 September 2023
Commencement date: 18 September 2023
Review date: 9 February 2028
The Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Bylaw 2016 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Review date: 22 September 2022
The Road Use Bylaw 2022 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Land Transport Act 1998
- Local Government Act 2002
Review date: 19 May 2027
The Solid Waste Bylaw 2016 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
- Waste Minimisation Act 2008
- Health Act 1956
- Litter Act 1979
Review date: 8 May 2021
Next Review date: 16 December 2031
The Treated Water Supply Bylaw 2021 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Review date: 23 September 2026
The Vehicles Crossings Bylaw 2021 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
- Land Transport Act 1998
Review date: 23 September 2026
The Wastewater Drainage Bylaw 2018 has been made under the following Act(s):
- Local Government Act 2002
Review date: The review of the Wastewater Drainage Bylaw is deferred under section 54(4) of the Water Services Acts Repeal Act 2024 until no later that 1 July 2026.