Local Government & Planning

Commentary on the High Court findings in Timaru District Council v Minister of Local Government [2023] NZHC 244.

Commentary has been added discussing the Supreme Court ruling in Make It 16 Inc v Attorney-General [2022] NZSC 134.

Commentary to Local Government Act 2002 updated following amendments by Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023

Local Government Law in New Zealand has a new author!

Declarations sought by three Councils in relation to water infrastructure assets were refused.

The Local Government - A-Z of New Zealand Law topic has been fully updated by author Kenneth Palmer

The Local Government - A-Z of New Zealand Law topic has been fully updated by author Kenneth Palmer

Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 commenced on 21 December 2021.

Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 commenced on 21 December 2021.

Local Government – Key Legislation has new commentary for the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, with the commencement of the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act 2021.

Local Government – Key Legislation has new commentary for the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, with the commencement of the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act 2021.

New annotated commentary for the Local Electoral Act 2001, with the commencement of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2021.