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Local Government Act 1974

Water races - Powers of council as to water races

429: Water channel may be declared a water race

You could also call this:

"The council can make a water channel a special waterway called a water race."

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A water channel can be declared a water race. You can find more information about this in section 429 of the Local Government Act 1974, but it was repealed on 1 July 2003. This change was made by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002, which you can read about on the Legislation.govt.nz website.

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Part 25Water races
Powers of council as to water races

429Water channel may be declared a water race (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 429: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).