In New Zealand, a council is defined in a law called the Local Government Act. You can find more information about this in the Local Government Act 2002. The definition of a council was repealed, which means it was removed, on 1 July 2003.

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Government and voting > Local councils

650K: Removal of wreck, or

"What to do with a damaged or destroyed ship, like removing it, is no longer covered by this law."

652: Council may provide market places, or

"Councils can set up markets where people can buy and sell things."

Part 40Miscellaneous powers

651Council defined (Repealed)

Notes

Section 651: repealed, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).