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The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 of New Zealand is an Act of New Zealand's Parliament that empowers Local Government bodies to levy property taxes on property owners within their jurisdictions. These property taxes are called rates. They are assessed annually and usually paid in four equal instalments.
To match the new Local Government Act of 2002, a separate piece of legislation was passed, the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. This specifies the types of rates that can be levied, and the types of land and property on which rates can be levied (and what is exempt from such levies). It took effect generally from 1 July 2003.
The regional councils are listed in Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Local Government Act 2002, [4] along with reference to the Gazette notices that established them in 1989. [5] The act requires regional councils to promote sustainable development – the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities. [6]
Local government in New Zealand has only the powers conferred upon it by the New Zealand Parliament. [1] Under the Local Government Act 2002, local authorities are responsible for enabling democratic local decision-making and promoting the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of their communities, as well as more specific ...
Pages in category "Local government in New Zealand" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. ... (Rating) Act 2002; Local Government Act 2002;
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In New Zealand, community boards are governed by the provisions of Part 4 of the Local Government Act 2002 [1] and can be created, or dissolved by territorial authorities, 40 out of 78 of which have 111 boards. [2] In addition Auckland has 21 local boards [3] and some councils have community committees. [4] [5]
Pages in category "2002 in New Zealand law" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Local Government (Rating) Act 2002;