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Consenting helps sustainably manage and protect our natural environment and resources. If you want to do something that the local plans don't permit because your activity may affect the environment, you need to get a resource consent according to the Resource Management Act 1991(external link).
To make things go smoothly, we recommend talking to us early. For general consent queries contact our Advisory Team and for help with a specific proposal use our pre-application service.
We are also responsible for issuing building consents for large dams, ensuring large dams are well constructed, regularly monitored and that the potential risks to people and property are minimised.
Before you apply
Useful information to know before you apply for a resource consent.
Applying for resource consent
Useful information to guide you through the consent process.
After your consent has been issued
Find out about your responsibilities as a consent holder, exercising your consent and adjusting conditions.
Consent notifications, submissions and hearings
View current notified consents, consent hearings and hearing decisions.
Proposals of public interest
Keep up to date with current consent projects that are of interest to the public.
Building consents for large dams
Information about safety regulations and consents for large dams.
Consent tools
- RMA 101: explaining the consent process
- View the Resource Management Act 1991
- Read RMA guidelines from the Ministry for the Environment
- Visit the Quality Planning website