Local Government
The Local Government (LG) Website offers Internet related services to the local government sector. These services are generally developed and operated under a collaborative approach which engages economies of scale to achieve both cost and operational efficiencies.
The role of a regional council is to manage the natural resources, environmental planning and all regulations administered at a regional level. The functions of the territorial authorities is to provide local services such as water, rubbish collection and disposal, sewage treatment, parks, reserves, street lighting, roads and libraries. They process building and environmental consents and administer other regulatory tasks.
New Zealand has 12 regional councils and 74 territorial authorities including 16 city councils and 58 district councils.
Four of the territorial authorities are known as "unitary authorities" because they have responsibilities of both territorial and regional councils -these are Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Marlborough District Council and Gisborne District Council.
Zoning rules and other local authority restrictions can affect things such as parking, noise levels, and signage. To find out about these rules contact your local authority.
- Phone: (04) 939 2800
- E-mail: info@localgovt.co.nz
- Website: www.localgovt.co.nz