Local Government

Holland Beckett Law has been interacting with local authorities for many years and is also a provider of legal services to local authorities. As such we advise on local government law issues, judicial review proceedings and local government legislation on a daily basis.
Our experience in this area includes:
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Representing the Whakatāne District Council, Opotiki District Council and Kawerau District Council in relation to appeals against the Local Alcohol Policy
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Advising local authorities on reserve land exchange processes, change in classification of reserve land, and leases of recreation reserves for marina and berth purposes, under the Reserves Act 1977.
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Advising private clients on long term plans and annual plans including filing submissions and appearing at Council hearings regarding proposed resource consent charges, funding on infrastructure project and consultation documents.
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Advising body corporates on Notices to Fix and Dangerous Building Notices under the Building Act 1991.
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Advising clients on Tauranga City Council's Development Contributions Policy including seeking reconsideration of assessed development contributions under the Local Government Act 2002.
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Advising council controlled organisations on compliance with Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) and specific requests.
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Advising clients in respect of acquisitions under the Public Works Act 1981 including with respect to statutory processes (notice of objection) and negotiations.
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Routinely dealing with LGOIMA requests.