Auckland Council's current Public Safety and Nuisance bylaw does not include specific rules around the use of drones in public places. Auckland Councillors will vote on Thursday on whether to include drones and rules around their use in a bylaw that aims to minimise safety risks to people in public places. The code of conduct will specify where and when drones can be flown in public places and outline night and altitude restrictions. The council cannot make a total ban on drones in public places as it would be contrary to Government legislation that allows their use. The proposed changes will be put to vote on Thursday at the council's Governing Body meeting.

Source: Stuff March 27, 2019 04:41 UTC