Local Government (Community Wellbeing) Amendment Bill

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Children and young people are happy and healthy

Status:
Completed
Lead agency:
Department of Internal Affairs

In May 2019 the Government passed new legislation to restore the four 'wellbeings' (social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities) to the statutory purpose of local government. The Act sets the legislative framework for local authorities, which is empowering, not directive. The changes mandate local authorities to promote community wellbeing. They will be given effect through local authorities’ statutory planning and decision-making processes, based on community consultation.