Collective review of bylaws and policies – update post 31 July 2025 decisions
Porirua City Council has reviewed four bylaws and two policies. They are the Transport Bylaw, Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018, Water Supply Bylaw 2019 and General Bylaw 1991 (Part 9 Reserves Bylaw). The policies reviewed were the Litter Infringement Policy 2019 and the Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020.
The Collective review of bylaws and policies was completed on 31 July. The new bylaws and policies can be found here: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/policies-and-bylaws/
The new version of the General Bylaw 1991 (Part 9 Reserves Bylaw) will be uploaded to the Council website once the Minister of Conservation approves the Bylaw.
Here's what was decided:
Bylaw / Policy | Action agreed to by Council | Amendments made |
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references and maps where needed.
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Water Supply Bylaw 2019 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- All fire sprinkler systems now fall within the definition of “domestic use” so that non-domestic fire sprinkler systems can be used during emergencies in the event of restricted water supply scenario.
- Minor amendment to Clause 18.3 so that the bylaw now provides for all appropriate fire sprinkler standards.
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General Bylaw 1991 Part 9 Reserves | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Explanatory note included in the bylaw to advise readers of Fire and Emergency’s statutory fire permit regime.
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Transport Bylaw 2021 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Changes made to streamline the consultation period when changes are proposed under the bylaw.
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Litter Infringement Policy 2019 | Policy reviewed and minor changes to infringement fees made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- The infringement fee for depositing litter from one to 20 litres by volume has increased from $200 to $300.
- The infringement fee for depositing litter from 20 to 120 litres by volume or depositing any litter in a Council Park or reserve has increased from $300 to $350
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Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020 | Policy reviewed and necessary changes made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Added detail about how dangerous and insanitary buildings are managed in an emergency.
- Provision included requiring liaison with the relevant Medical Officer of Health, and other relevant support agencies, when occupants of affected buildings may be “neglected or infirm” or require assistance.
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Background
Here's what the options presented were:
Bylaw / Policy | Option One (recommended) | Option Two |
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments Council will maintain the current Alcohol Control Bylaw with very minor changes to alcohol ban zones and times. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before December 2025 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
Water Supply Bylaw 2019 | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments Council will maintain the current Water Supply Bylaw with very minor changes. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before June 2026 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
General Bylaw 1991 Part 9 Reserves | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments We consider re-enacting the bylaw in its current form, the most efficient course of action. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before September 2025 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
Transport Bylaw 2021 | Review bylaw and make minor change to the consultation process This option seeks to alter the Bylaw to streamline decision-making processes. The remainder of the bylaw will remain unchanged. | Do not review bylaw and changes to the consultation process will not be made Council will maintain the current Transport Bylaw’s consultation process. This option is not recommended as the current notification process causes delays in making decisions. |
Litter Infringement Policy 2019 | Review policy and make minor changes to infringement fees Council will make a minor change to the fees for littering offences requiring infringement fees. | Do not review policy This would mean that the self-imposed requirement to renew the policy has not been met, resulting in the policy remaining overdue for review. |
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020 | Review policy and make the necessary changes Council will maintain the current Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy with very minor changes. | Do not review policy This would mean that the requirements to renew the policy under the Building Act 2004 would not be met and the policy will be overdue for review. |
On 15 May 2025, the Social Impact Assessment used to inform the recent review of the Local Alcohol Policy was attached to this consultation. This can be found in the 'Consultations Documents' tab. This document outlines the evidence base used by officers to conclude that the level of crime and disorder experienced before the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018, is likely to return if the bylaw is not re-enacted. Apologies for not including this document when consultation on the Collective Review of bylaws and policies opened on 6 May 2025.
Making a submission – submissions closed 6 June 2025
You can find copies of this proposal at all Porirua City libraries, and at our front counter at Customer Services, Porirua City Council, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua 5022.
You can have your say in a number of ways:
- make an online submission at the bottom of this webpage. You can also download a submission form from the right-hand-side menu, under consultation documents.
- by email to: submissions@poriruacity.govt.nz with “Collective Review 2025” in the subject line.
- by hand at:
- front counter, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua City
- any of our libraries
- by post:
Collective Review 2025
Freepost 4517
Porirua City Council
PO Box 50218
Porirua City 5240
Your submission is subject to meeting the moderation criteria – you can find out more here.
Your privacy
All submissions are public information. This supports our drive to be as transparent as possible, but if there are any personal details you don’t want made public, please let us know.
We collect demographic data to help us identify if we are reaching the voices from all areas of our community. Providing demographic information is optional.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email us at submissions@poriruacity.govt.nz or call on (04) 237 5089.
Collective review of bylaws and policies – update post 31 July 2025 decisions
Porirua City Council has reviewed four bylaws and two policies. They are the Transport Bylaw, Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018, Water Supply Bylaw 2019 and General Bylaw 1991 (Part 9 Reserves Bylaw). The policies reviewed were the Litter Infringement Policy 2019 and the Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020.
The Collective review of bylaws and policies was completed on 31 July. The new bylaws and policies can be found here: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/policies-and-bylaws/
The new version of the General Bylaw 1991 (Part 9 Reserves Bylaw) will be uploaded to the Council website once the Minister of Conservation approves the Bylaw.
Here's what was decided:
Bylaw / Policy | Action agreed to by Council | Amendments made |
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references and maps where needed.
|
Water Supply Bylaw 2019 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- All fire sprinkler systems now fall within the definition of “domestic use” so that non-domestic fire sprinkler systems can be used during emergencies in the event of restricted water supply scenario.
- Minor amendment to Clause 18.3 so that the bylaw now provides for all appropriate fire sprinkler standards.
|
General Bylaw 1991 Part 9 Reserves | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Explanatory note included in the bylaw to advise readers of Fire and Emergency’s statutory fire permit regime.
|
Transport Bylaw 2021 | Bylaw reviewed and necessary amendments made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Changes made to streamline the consultation period when changes are proposed under the bylaw.
|
Litter Infringement Policy 2019 | Policy reviewed and minor changes to infringement fees made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- The infringement fee for depositing litter from one to 20 litres by volume has increased from $200 to $300.
- The infringement fee for depositing litter from 20 to 120 litres by volume or depositing any litter in a Council Park or reserve has increased from $300 to $350
|
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020 | Policy reviewed and necessary changes made | - Updated outdated references where needed.
- Added detail about how dangerous and insanitary buildings are managed in an emergency.
- Provision included requiring liaison with the relevant Medical Officer of Health, and other relevant support agencies, when occupants of affected buildings may be “neglected or infirm” or require assistance.
|
Background
Here's what the options presented were:
Bylaw / Policy | Option One (recommended) | Option Two |
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments Council will maintain the current Alcohol Control Bylaw with very minor changes to alcohol ban zones and times. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before December 2025 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
Water Supply Bylaw 2019 | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments Council will maintain the current Water Supply Bylaw with very minor changes. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before June 2026 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
General Bylaw 1991 Part 9 Reserves | Review bylaw and make the necessary amendments We consider re-enacting the bylaw in its current form, the most efficient course of action. | Do not review bylaw at present time This would mean that Council would have to review the bylaw at a later date, but before September 2025 when the bylaw becomes outdated. |
Transport Bylaw 2021 | Review bylaw and make minor change to the consultation process This option seeks to alter the Bylaw to streamline decision-making processes. The remainder of the bylaw will remain unchanged. | Do not review bylaw and changes to the consultation process will not be made Council will maintain the current Transport Bylaw’s consultation process. This option is not recommended as the current notification process causes delays in making decisions. |
Litter Infringement Policy 2019 | Review policy and make minor changes to infringement fees Council will make a minor change to the fees for littering offences requiring infringement fees. | Do not review policy This would mean that the self-imposed requirement to renew the policy has not been met, resulting in the policy remaining overdue for review. |
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020 | Review policy and make the necessary changes Council will maintain the current Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy with very minor changes. | Do not review policy This would mean that the requirements to renew the policy under the Building Act 2004 would not be met and the policy will be overdue for review. |
On 15 May 2025, the Social Impact Assessment used to inform the recent review of the Local Alcohol Policy was attached to this consultation. This can be found in the 'Consultations Documents' tab. This document outlines the evidence base used by officers to conclude that the level of crime and disorder experienced before the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018, is likely to return if the bylaw is not re-enacted. Apologies for not including this document when consultation on the Collective Review of bylaws and policies opened on 6 May 2025.
Making a submission – submissions closed 6 June 2025
You can find copies of this proposal at all Porirua City libraries, and at our front counter at Customer Services, Porirua City Council, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua 5022.
You can have your say in a number of ways:
- make an online submission at the bottom of this webpage. You can also download a submission form from the right-hand-side menu, under consultation documents.
- by email to: submissions@poriruacity.govt.nz with “Collective Review 2025” in the subject line.
- by hand at:
- front counter, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua City
- any of our libraries
- by post:
Collective Review 2025
Freepost 4517
Porirua City Council
PO Box 50218
Porirua City 5240
Your submission is subject to meeting the moderation criteria – you can find out more here.
Your privacy
All submissions are public information. This supports our drive to be as transparent as possible, but if there are any personal details you don’t want made public, please let us know.
We collect demographic data to help us identify if we are reaching the voices from all areas of our community. Providing demographic information is optional.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email us at submissions@poriruacity.govt.nz or call on (04) 237 5089.
Statement of Proposal - Collective review of Bylaws and Policies.pdf (271 KB) (pdf)