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.

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

Part 4 - Urban Fire Prevention

Part 5 - Water Supply

Part 6 - Cemeteries Bylaw

Part 7 - Dog Control and related Dog Control Policy