When you read about waste management in the Local Government Act 1974, you need to understand what some words mean. Section 537 is about interpretation, which means explaining what words mean in this part of the law. This section was repealed, which means it is no longer part of the law, on 26 September 2008, by section 61 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, you can find more information about this act on the New Zealand legislation website.

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536B: Territorial authority, regional council, or united council may enter into arrangements with other bodies for the supply of energy, or

"Councils can team up with others to get energy, like electricity or gas, for their area."

538: Duty of territorial authority to encourage efficient waste management, or

"Councils must help people reduce, reuse, and recycle waste in their area."

Part 31Waste management

537Interpretation (Repealed)

Notes

Section 537: repealed, on 26 September 2008, by section 61 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (2008 No 89).