Manawatū District Council

i. To protect the public from nuisance;

ii. To protect, promote, and maintain public health and safety;

iii. To minimise the potential for offensive behaviour in public places.

2. That in accordance with the requirements of sections 155(1)-(3) of the Local Government Act 2002, the Council determines that the proposed Public Places Bylaw 2025:

a. Is the most appropriate way of addressing the perceived problems the bylaw seeks to manage; and

b. Is the most appropriate form of bylaw; and

c. Does not give rise to any implications under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

3. That the Council adopt the proposed Public Places Bylaw 2025, made under sections 145, 146, and 147 of the Local Government Act 2002, in accordance with the requirements of sections 155 to 158 of that Act.

4. That the Council gives delegation to the Chief Executive to make any minor final edits to the Public Places Bylaw prior to publication.