Thank you for your feedback, submissions for this consultation closed on 19 April 2026.

Beep Beep! 

We’ve recently reviewed the Land Transport Bylaw - the rules that quietly decide how roads, footpaths, parking, crossings, stock movements, and shared paths actually work. 

You won’t find rules like two-minute parking limits, cows crossing in single file, or cyclist-only footpaths - silly as they sound, they show that rules work best when they make sense, match real life, and stay up to date.  

We review our bylaws every 10 years. We’re giving the Land Transport Bylaw an early check-up - to make roads work better, the rules easier to get, and to hear what matters to you. 

The Land Transport Bylaw sets local rules for how we use roads in our district. It helps keep people safe, protects Council’s roading assets, and ensures our transport network works well for everyone. 

The bylaw covers things like: 

• Parking and traffic restrictions 

• Moving stock on roads 

• Vehicle crossings 

• Boat launching ramps 

• Shared pathways 

• Activities that could damage roads or create hazards 

Why are we reviewing this? 

• We are required to review the Land Transport Bylaw every ten years under the Local Government Act 2002. 

• Regular reviews ensure the bylaw remains clear, relevant, and compliant with legislation. 

What is being proposed? 

• Clearer wording, clearer rules – the bylaw has been updated using plain language, with updated definitions and helpful notes to explain how the rules work. 

• Objects and unsafe activities on the roads - Updated rules for roads and footpaths, including prohibiting hazards, and unsafe activities (like non-emergency vehicle repairs, spilling materials, or discharging stock effluent). 

• Vegetation and structures in the road corridor - Planting vegetation or putting structures in the road corridor will require council approval. Unauthorised planting or structures may be removed at the owner's cost. 

• Damage to roads - Activities that damage roads will be clearly prohibited, and Council will be able to recover repair costs from the person responsible. 

• Updated rules and schedules for heavy vehicles, boat ramps, and shared pathways 

• Simpler stock movement rules - Stock movement rules have been streamlined and clarified, making responsibilities clearer for both stock owners and road users. 

What might this proposal mean for you? 

• We want to hear from everyone who uses our roads - including residents, visitors, commuters, businesses, farmers, and tourism and freight operators. 

• If you move stock, operate heavy vehicles, or carry out work near roads, these rules may affect you. 

• If you’re a road user, the bylaw helps keep roads safe and accessible for everyone. 

Your feedback helps us make sure the bylaw is effective, easy to follow, and meets the needs of our district. 

What do you think?

Feedback for this consultation closed 19 April 2026 

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