Bylaws

Bylaws are local laws that apply in certain areas.  Bylaws made by Territorial Authorities, such as this Council, apply within the District, and Bylaws made by a Regional Council, apply within a Region.
Bylaws are used to regulate certain activities at a local level.  This means that Council’s are able to respond to local issues, problems or concerns, in a flexible way.

As required by the Local Government Act 2002, Council must review all existing bylaws by the 1 July 2008. The reviewing of these bylaws has begun to take place, with the development of a consolidated bylaw with Part 1 (Introductory), Part 2 (Land Transport) and Part 3 (Public Safety) being consulted on with the community early 2007, and subsequently adopted in November 2007.

Over the coming months a series of other parts will be presented for consultation.

Council operates the following Bylaws:

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Model General Bylaws

NZS 9201:Part 6 - Solid Waste:1999

NZS 9201:Chapter 7 - Water Supply:1994

NZS 9231: Fire Prevention:1971

Wairoa District Council Consolidated Bylaw

Part 1 - Introductory Bylaw

Part 2 – Land Transport Bylaw

Part 3 – Public Safety Bylaw

Council Bylaws

The Wairoa District Council Urban Fire Prevention Bylaw 1993