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43AA: Interpretation
or “This section explains the meanings of important words used in the law about land and environment.”
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“Rules made by local councils for their areas and regions”

In this law, a district rule is a rule that is part of a district plan or a proposed district plan. These rules are made according to section 76. However, this definition can be affected by section 86B and clause 10(5) of Schedule 1.

Similarly, a regional rule is a rule that is part of a regional plan or a proposed regional plan. These rules are made according to section 68. This definition can also be affected by section 86B and clause 10(5) of Schedule 1.

These definitions apply throughout the law unless the context suggests they should mean something different.

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43AABMeaning of district rule and regional rule

  1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, district rule means a rule made as part of a district plan or proposed district plan in accordance with section 76.

  2. Subsection (1) is subject to section 86B and clause 10(5) of Schedule 1.

  3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, regional rule means a rule made as part of a regional plan or proposed regional plan in accordance with section 68.

  4. Subsection (3) is subject to section 86B and clause 10(5) of Schedule 1.

Notes
  • Section 43AAB: inserted, on , by section 42 of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 31).