Bylaws
Bylaws are rules or regulations we make, under national legislation, that affects how people live, work and play.
They are designed to protect both our district and your rights and aim to make our district a safe and healthy place.
Bylaws are broadly made to:
- protect the public from nuisance
- protect, promote, and maintain public health and safety
- minimise the potential for offensive behaviour in public places
The consequences of not complying with a bylaw can result in fines, seizure of property and remedial action. Bylaws can be enforced by Council staff or external agencies like the New Zealand Police.
Our current bylaws
The following bylaws have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation to control specific activities within the district:
- Animal Nuisance Bylaw 2022 (PDF, 2.4MB)
- Cemeteries Bylaw 2013 - Amendments 2018 (PDF, 302.7KB)
- Dog Control Bylaw 2023 (PDF, 2.3MB)
- Fire Control Bylaw 2015 (amendment 2020) (PDF, 315.6KB)
- Maungatautari Scenic Reserve Bylaw 2007 (PDF, 164.2KB)
- Public Places Alcohol Control Bylaw 2015 (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Public Places Bylaw 2023 (PDF, 573.2KB)
- Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2018 (PDF, 336.1KB)
- Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 (PDF, 14.7MB)
- Stormwater Bylaw 2019 (PDF, 8.1MB)
- Wastewater and Trade Waste Bylaw 2021 (PDF, 3MB)
- Water Supply Bylaw 2022 (PDF, 12.4MB)
