Topics
Series
Studies
Concept
Name
Subnational Population Estimates Geographic Areas
en-NZ
Label
Local Boards
en-NZ
Description
Local boards were introduced as part of the new local government arrangements for Auckland in 2010. Local boards share governance with a council’s governing body and each has complementary responsibilities, guaranteed by legislation. Local boards can propose bylaws and they gather community views on local and regional matters. Local legislation enacted in 2012 allows for the establishment of local boards in areas of new unitary authorities that are predominantly urban and have a population of more than 400,000 people. The boundaries of local boards cannot be abolished or changed except through a reorganisation process.
en-NZ