Local Government & Planning

New Zealand's Court of Appeal has found that issuers of ‘producer statements’ can be liable for the correctness of the statements.

Local Government Key Legislation has new annotated commentary in response to the Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024.

Local Government Key Legislation has new annotated commentary in response to the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024.

Sale of Alcohol has new annotated commentary in response to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Act 2023, as well as new Penalty Guidelines and Practice Directions issued by ARLA.

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.