There are a lot of rules and guidelines that developers need to understand.

These rules apply to building, construction and development activities, with information on when you might need a resource consent, useful links, relevant dates and answers to frequently asked questions.

Information for developers

Contaminated land

Contaminants in soil can cause adverse effects on both human health and the environment through both short-term and long-term exposure. You can find the HAIL (Hazardous Activities and Industries List) database here.

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Doing works in or around wetlands

There are different rules depending on the type of wetland and what activity you are proposing to do in or near wetlands.

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Dust suppression

Our road maintenance protects you from negative environmental effects, such as dust generation on unsealed roads.

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Fish passage and instream structures

New Zealand has more than 50 species of native freshwater and sports fish. It’s important that in-stream structures such as culverts and weirs are designed to allow for fish passage.

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Residential earthworks

Earthworks are a necessary part of preparing land for residential development, but if the right practices aren’t used, soil can be lost to water bodies.

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Rivers, lakes and wetands - working in or around

There are both regional and national rules which that may apply to doing works in and around rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

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Dust

Dust can come from natural sources (like soil) and human-made sources (like industrial factories).

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Septic tanks 

It is estimated that around 14,600 Otago properties, or 38,000 people (around one in five Otago residents) are serviced by septic tanks.

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Private bore water supplies

Some properties source their water from private bores, tapping into underground aquifers. Protect your health by securing your borehead to prevent contamination and regularly test the water to meet NZ Drinking Water Standards.

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Working in and around rivers, lakes, and wetlands

There are both regional and national rules which that may apply to doing works in and around rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

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