Policies and Bylaws
Bylaws are rules or regulations made by the Council, under national legislation, that affect how people live, work and play.
Bylaws protect both our district and your rights. They are there to make our district a safe and healthy place.
From time to time we review our policies and bylaws. For more information and to have your say on any current consultations, click here.
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Alcohol Control Bylaw 2022(effective from 6 May 2022) (PDF, 876KB)
Animals (Excluding Dogs) Bylaw 2019 (effective 30 September 2019) PDF, 212KB
Appointment of Directors to Council Controlled Organisations 2018 (PDF, 107KB)
Appointment of Independent Hearings Commissioners Policy 2017 (PDF, 220KB)
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Cemeteries Bylaw 2019 (effective 30 September 2019) (PDF, 220KB)
Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy 2019 (PDF, 178KB)
Coastal Erosion Responses Policy 2017 (PDF, 285KB)
Community Gardens and the Planting of Fruit and Nut Trees Policy 2013 (PDF, 173KB)
Community Halls Operational Policy 2020 (PDF,436 KB)
Cultural Monitoring Protocols (PDF, 460KB)
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2024 (PDF, 86KB)
Dog Control Policy 2016 (PDF 20.0MB)
Dog Control Policy and Practices Report (PDF, 518KB)
Dog Control Bylaw 2016 (PDF 2.38MB)
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Early Payment of Rates for Subsequent Years Policy 2019 (PDF, 375KB)
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy 2024 (PDF, 452KB)
Elder Housing Operational Policy 2024 (PDF, 44KB)
Emissions Trading Scheme Policy 2012 (PDF, 161KB)
Engagement with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Applications (PDF, 86KB)
Fees and Charges 2022-2023 (585KB)
Fraud and Corruption Policy 2024
Freedom Camping Bylaw 2019 (effective 30 September 2019) without maps. To view the interactive freedom camping maps click here.
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Geospatial Data Policy Statement (PDF, 147KB)
Housing Action Plan 2018 (PDF, 2.09MB)
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No Policies.
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Livestock Movements Bylaw-2014.pdf (replaces Stock Droving Bylaw 2008)
Adopted Local Alcohol Policy 2022 (PDF, 395KB)
Kerbside Rubbish and Recycling Service Policy 2022 (PDF, 196KB)
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Maintenance of Previously Unmaintained Paper Roads - 2022 (PDF, 50KB)
Multiple Pan Wastewater Remissions Policy (Revised 2021)
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Policy for Setting Land Rentals for Club Buildings on Council Land (193KB, PDF)
Policy for Allocation of Community Roading Funding (204KB, PDF)
Procurement Policy 2020 (2MB, PDF)
Psychoactive Substances (Local Approved Products) Policy (PDF, 817KB)
Public Art Policy 2024 (PDF, 35KB)
Public Places Bylaw 2019 (PDF, 212KB)
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Rates Remission for Re-Zoned Land (PDF, 53 KB)
Rates Remission for Land Used for Sport and Games (PDF, 56 KB)
Rates Remission for Covenanted Land (PDF, 52 KB)
Rates Remission for Contiguous Land (PDF, 58 KB)
Rates Postponement for Homeowners Aged Over 65 Years (PDF, 50 KB)
Rates Postponement for Financial Hardship (PDF, 64 KB)
Discount for Early Payment of Rates in Current Financial Year (PDF, 50 KB)
Rentals for Encroachments on Council Land Policy (PDF, 351KB)
Remission of Rates Penalties 2024 (PDF, 39 KB)
Rates Remission for Natural Disasters and Emergencies (PDF, 58 KB)
Rates Remission on Māori Freehold Land (PDF, 85 KB)
Reserves and Facilities Bylaw 2018 (PDF, 3.34MB)
Road Naming Policy 2018 (PDF, 262KB)
Rural Water Supply Extension Policy 2018 (PDF, 230KB)
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Seal Extension Prioritisation Policy - 2022 (PDF, 101KB)
Sensitive Expenditure Policy 2024
Smokefree Public Spaces Policy 2009 (PDF, 140KB)
Smokefree Policy Handout (PDF, 155KB)
Significance and Engagement Policy (PDF, 300KB)
Speed Management Plan 2024 - The Speed Limit Bylaw is now replaced with the Speed Management Plan 2024 (pending approval from Waka Kotahi) and the National Speed Limit Register.
Stormwater Bylaw 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
Sub Regional Arts and Culture Strategy
Sub Regional Parks Policy - Joint with Tauranga City Council (PDF, 158KB)
Submissions Management Procedures 2019 (PDF, 261KB)
TAB Venue Policy 2019 (PDF, 146KB)
Terms and Conditions for the Acceptance of Wastewater Drainage 2020 (PDF, 657KB)
Trade Waste Bylaw 2020 (PDF,449KB)
Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2019 (PDF, 212KB)
Treasury Policy June 2018 (PDF, 215KB)
Traffic and Parking Enforcement Bylaw 2019 (PDF, 222KB). To view the interactive parking maps click here.
Schedule 1: Te Puke Traffic/Parking Restrictions
Schedule 2: Katikati Traffic/Parking Restrictions
Schedule 3: Waihi Beach Traffic/Parking Restrictions
Schedule 4: Omokoroa Traffic/Parking Restrictions
Schedule 5: Maketu Traffic/Parking Restrictions
Schedule 6: Other Areas Traffic/Parking Restrictions
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No policies.
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Wairoa River Valley Strategy - Full Version (PDF, 4.05MB)
Wairoa River Valley Strategy - Summary Version (PDF, 1.39MB)
Walking and Cycling Action Plan 2022 (PDF, 4.09MB)
Wastewater Drainage Bylaw 2020 (PDF, 461KB)
Water Rates Remission Policy 2024 (PDF 70KB)
Water System Supply Bylaw 2020 (PDF, 515KB)
Water Supply - Terms and Conditions 2018 (PDF, 504KB)
Waste Assessment 2022 (PDF, 1.81MB)
Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2022 (PDF, 273KB)
Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 (PDF, 4.42MB)
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No policies.
