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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

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.

Wastewater Drainage Bylaw 2018

Last updated: 12 Nov 2024 1:51pm