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C ommo nwe a l t h memb e r c o u n t r i e s The local authorities have revenue-raising powers, most of their income coming from property tax. The regional councils are responsible for environmental management policy and regulations. The territorial authorities are responsible for provision of a wide range of local services including water management, sewerage, waste management, leisure facilities, town planning and economic development. Further information New Zealand Government: newzealand.govt.nz Commonwealth Secretariat: www.thecommonwealth.org Commonwealth Governance: www.commonwealthgovernance.org Commonwealth Governance Handbook 2013/14 224


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