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Litter Act 1979

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On 3 November 2009 the Council resolved to adopt the provisions of section 13 and 14 of the Litter Act 1979 to enable persons appointed as Litter Control Officers to issue infringement notices for infringement offences under the Act.

The powers, and duties delegated are those of the Council as a “local authority”, “public authority” or “territorial authority” as specified.
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  • Section

    s5

    Summary of Function or Power

    Appoint Litter Control Officers

    Duty (as public authority) to supply every Officer appointed with a written warrant.


    Delegated Officer

    Te Ranga Urungi (Executive Leadership Team)
    Te Rōpū Manawataki (Senior Management Team)
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  • Section

    s8

    Summary of Function or Power

    Appont and revoke appointment of Litter Wardens

    Duty (as public authority) to supply every Warden with a written warrant.


    Delegated Officer

    Te Ranga Urungi (Executive Leadership Team)
    Te Rōpū Manawataki (Senior Management Team)
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  • Section

    s9

    Summary of Function or Power

    Powers and duties (as public authority) re the provision/maintenance/emptying of litter receptacles. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Parks and Open Spaces
    Manager Delivery Sustainability & Infrastructure
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  • Section

    s10

    Summary of Function or Power

    Serve notices to clear litter.

    Delegated Officer

    Community Health & Animal Services Lead
    Environmental Officer
    Environmental Health & Licensing Supervisor
    All Officers who are warranted Litter Control Officers
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  • Section

    s13

    Summary of Function or Power

    Power (as territorial authority) where infringement offences committed, to proceed summarily or have an infringement notice served on the person. 

    Delegated Officer

    Community Health & Animal Services Lead
    Environmental Officer
    Environmental Health & Licensing Supervisor
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  • Section

    s14

    Summary of Function or Power

    Issue Infringement notices

    Delegated Officer

    Community Health & Animal Services Lead
    Environmental Officer
    Environmental Health & Licensing Supervisor
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  • Section

    s15

    Summary of Function or Power

    Filing prosecutions

    Delegated Officer

    Community Health & Animal Services Lead
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