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The role of local government

Regional councils, unitary authorities and territorial authorities – collectively known as ‘local government’ – play a key role in the planning and funding system. Local government is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating a large network of local roads and for delivering public transport infrastructure and services. It also has a key role in achieving integrated transport planning.

The role of regional authorities

Regional councils (and unitary authorities), through regional transport committees, establish the overall direction for the development of land transport in their region, primarily through land transport strategies and programmes. Regional councils and unitary authorities must also plan for the funding and delivery of public transport services.
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Local government plans

Regional, district and city councils set out how they will undertake their functions in a range of planning documents.
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The role of territorial authorities

City and district councils must plan for the funding and delivery of local road improvement, renewal and maintenance.
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Guiding legislation

The Land Transport Management Act 2003, Resource Management Act 1991, Local Government Act 2002 and Public Transport Management Act 2008 shape land transport development.
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