Local Government Law in New Zealand is a comprehensive collection of the legislation relating to the operational scope of local and regional authorities.

Expert commentary and analysis is provided by a team of high-profile authors who are experienced in providing advice to New Zealand local authorities and on local government law. The commentary highlights linkages between the legislative provisions, the impact of court decisions and recent cases, and other important matters relevant to interpreting and using the legislation.

The looseleaf service was first published after enactment of the Local Government Act 2002. Coverage was later extended to include most of the material that was in the now discontinued McVeagh’s Local Government Law in New Zealand (first published in 1976).

Volumes 1, 2 and 2A of the five-volume looseleaf cover the key Acts and Regulations that govern the powers and duties of local authorities, including the Local Government Act 2002, Local Government Act 1974 (provisions still in force), Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, Local Electoral Act 2001, Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and the Bylaws Act 1910.

Volumes 3 and 4 of the looseleaf cover other useful legislation, including that pertaining to dog control, civil defence, public health, public works, smoke-free environments and more. The five volumes comprise an impressive collection of the legislation relating to the broad operational scope of local and regional authorities.

Local Government Law in New Zealand brings together the information required by lawyers and others who provide advice to local authorities, central government agencies, and staff in local authorities who are required to administer and carry out legislative functions.

Volume 1

• Local Government Act 2002
• Auckland Council
• Table of Statutes and Regulations
• Table of Cases
• Index

Volume 2

• Local Government 1974 Provisions Still in Force
• Local Government Act 2002 Regulations
• Official Information and Meetings
• Members’ Interests

Volume 2A

• Elections
• Rates
• Public Audit
• Land Transport
• Bylaws
• Airports

Volume 3

• Gaming
• Dogs and Impounding
• Public Works
• Civil Defence
• Table of Statutes and Regulations
• Table of Cases
• Index

Volume 4

• Reserves
• Food
• Health