The law used to say something about channels for stormwater, but this part of the law is no longer valid. It was repealed, which means it was cancelled, on 1 July 2003. This happened because of a change made by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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448: Stormwater may be led into watercourses, or

"Councils can put stormwater into rivers and streams, but this rule is no longer in effect."

450: Council may make dams, etc, in watercourses, or

"Councils can build dams in rivers and streams, but this law is no longer in effect."

Part 26Sewerage and stormwater drainage by territorial authorities
Powers of council in respect of sewerage and stormwater drainage

449Channels for stormwater (Repealed)

Notes

Section 449: repealed, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).