New Zealand Acts

URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT 2020 - SECT 142

142 Interpretation for this subpart

1 In this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires,—  
"bylaw-making authority" , in relation to a bylaw change, means the relevant local authority, road controlling authority, or other statutory authority with the power to make the bylaw change under a specified enactment    
"controlling authority" , in relation to water-related infrastructure, means the territorial authority or other agency responsible for the operation and maintenance of that water-related infrastructure    
"owner" , in relation to land that is a road and the exercise of water-related infrastructure powers, means the person that has jurisdiction over the road (and, if Kāinga Ora has the roading powers in relation to the road, means Kāinga Ora)    
"relevant territorial authority" , in Auckland, includes Auckland Transport    
"water-related infrastructure" means infrastructure associated with, or necessary for, any of the following:  

a) three waters services:

b) the supply of water through water races:

c) drainage and rivers clearance.

2 A reference to alter or construct includes a reference to—

a) carrying out preliminary work associated with those works (for example, design); and

b) carrying out work subsequent to those works for the purpose of ensuring operability of those works (for example, testing).

3 A reference to something being done on, under, or over any land (including any road) includes a reference to something being done on, under, or over a building on that land.

History: Section 142(1) water-related infrastructure: replaced, on 17 February 2024, by section 12(1) of the Water Services Acts Repeal Act 2024 (2024 No 2).