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| Local Government Act 2002 | |
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| New Zealand Parliament | |
| Royal assent | 24 December 2002 |
| Commenced | 1 July 2003 |
| Legislative history | |
| Introduced by | Sandra Lee |
| Passed | 7 December 2002 |
| Amended by | |
| 2006 | |
| Related legislation | |
| Local Government Act 1974 Local Electoral Act 2001 | |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Local Government Act 2002 (sometimes known by its acronym, LGA) is an act of New Zealand's Parliament that defines local government in New Zealand. There are 73 territorial authorities (local districts), each with an elected Mayor and elected Councillors. The districts are grouped under 12 regional authorities.