Opposing the planned raised platform on Wairere Drive at the Karewa Place turnoff
Hamilton City Council recently (5th of March 2024) voted for a plan to install a large raised...
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Local councils in New Zealand are meant to operate according to the Local Government Act 2002 or "LGA"
Other major legislation which specifically relates to local government in New Zealand includes:
Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 or “LGRA”
Resource Management Act 1991 or “RMA”
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 or “LGOIMA”
Local Government Borrowing Act 2011
Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968 or “LAMIA”
If you have been "treated unfairly by" a "city, district or regional council" you can make a complaint to The Ombudsman.
If you have serious concerns about how your council is operating, the following Acts may be relevant:
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 or “HSWA” (contact WorkSafe)
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or “NZBORA”
Privacy Act 2020 (contact Office of the Privacy Commissioner)
Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 or “PDA” (contact The Ombudsman)
[Last updated 09/12/2023]
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