Policies
Council policies provide a set of guiding principles to help with decision making and compliance. Our current policies, as listed below (in PDF format) have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002 and other relevant legislation.
If you would like any additional information regarding the policies, contact our Policy team at info@taupo.govt.nz.
- Appointment and Remuneration of Directors Policy 2020 (PDF, 114Kb)
- Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy 2020 (PDF, 339Kb)
- Code of Conduct (PDF, 460Kb)
- Code of Practice - Development of Land 2009 (PDF, 4MB)
- Commemorative Memorial Policy (PDF, 323KB)
- Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2018 (PDF, 202KB)
- Design Guide for Rural Subdivision (PDF, 4MB)
- Development Contributions Policy 2021 (PDF, 1MB)
- Dog Control Policy 2021 (PDF, 130KB)
- Easter Sunday Trading Policy 2017 (PDF, 285KB)
- Encroachment on Reserves Policy (PDF, 17KB)
- Grants and Partnerships Policy 2021 (PDF, 139KB)
- Great Lake Centre Retail Policy 1996 (PDF, 17KB)
- Local Government Statement (PDF, 2MB)
- Management of Plant Pests, Unwanted Fungi, Unwanted Insects (PDF 84KB)
- Mayoral Discretionary Fund Policy
- Procurement Policy 2021 (165KB)
- Public Art Policy 2006 (867KB)
- Rates Remission and Postponement Policies 2021 (PDF, 494KB)
- Revenue and Financing Policy July 2018
- Road Encroachment Policy 2019 (PDF, 322Kb)
- Section 101 (3) considerations - Revenue and Financing Policy 2018
- Sensitive Expenditure Policy 2017-2020 (265Kb)
- Significance and Engagement Policy 2016 (836 Kb)
- Staff Conflicts of Interest Policy (242Kb)
- Taupo District Cemeteries Management Policy 2006 (455Kb)
- Treasury Management Policy 2021 (PDF, 669KB)
- Tree and Vegetation Policy 2014 (1Mb)
- Utility Services Cabinets on TDC Lands (15Kb)
- Vehicle Crossing Policy (29Kb)
- Waste Management and Minimisation Policy 2018 (1.3Mb)
- Weed Management Policy - Implementation (53Kb)
