A territorial authority (city or district council) must prepare a district plan for its district. The purpose of these plans is to assist territorial authorities in carrying out their functions under the RMA. District plans must give effect to national policy statements and regional policy statements and must not be inconsistent with applicable water conservation orders (section 75(3)). District plans must also not be inconsistent with regional plans in regard to matters of regional significance and matters for which the regional council has primary responsibility. When preparing or changing a district plan, a territorial authority must also take into account relevant planning documents recognised by iwi authorities and lodged with council (section 74(2A)).
What issues do district plans address?
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What is the content of district plans?
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What is the effect of district plans?
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How are district plans prepared?
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When does a district plan become operative?
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What is the current status of district plans?
The Quality Planning website (http://www.qualityplanning.org.nz) has information on the status of council district plans.
What are the relevant legal provisions?
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Where can you get further information?
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