Cooper Rapley has an extensive local government and public law practice. We provide advice to local authorities throughout New Zealand.

We can advise you in all aspects of:

• Statutory interpretation and the requirements of all enactments that govern local authorities
• Consultation mechanisms
• Good procedures including separating operational and regulatory functions
• Matching strategic planning of assets with other statutory planning
• Drafting and enforcing bylaws
• Enforcing compliance with the Building Act 2004
• Contract drafting and outsourcing agreements
• All matters relating to the Public Works Act 1981
• Advising on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Our local government team works closely with our commercial, property, rural, employment and civil litigation specialists, to advise on the full breadth of matters that impact our local government clients.