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Local Government Act 1974

Subdivision and development of land - Reserves

285: Reserves contributions in case of residential subdivisions

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"How councils get money for parks when new homes are built"

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When a new residential area is being built, you might wonder how the council gets money to create parks and other public spaces. The law used to say that when land is subdivided for residential use, the council can ask the developer for a contribution towards reserves. This law was part of the Local Government Act 1974, but it was repealed on 1 October 1991 by section 362 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

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Part 20Subdivision and development of land
Reserves

285Reserves contributions in case of residential subdivisions (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 285: repealed, on , by section 362 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (1991 No 69).