Our Whitianga office will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 22 January. To report air or water pollution, unsafe water activities in or on a river, lake or harbour, or make a general enquiry or information request during this time, we can be contacted 24/7 on 0800 800 401.

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Resource consents

Resource consents are permits that allow you to use or take water, land or coastal resources. They also allow the discharge of water or wastes into air, water or onto land. Find out more about the application process for resource consents.

Investigation and enforcement

Find out more about how we investigate and enforce breaches of the Resource Management Act (1991).

Large dams and building consents

Do you own a dam or canal? Are you planning to build, modify or remove one? Find out more information about the safety requirements and consenting process.

Compliance and enforcement changes

Find out more about new compliance and enforcement laws that will apply under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) from August 2023.

National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry

From 1 May 2018, some permitted forestry activities will need to notify us within 20 days of the activity starting.

Requirements under NESF 2020

Find out more about the activities which are regulated and which may require resource consent under the Government's new freshwater regulations.

Resource consent applications

Information on current resource consent applications of community interest (including publicly notified applications).

Dairy shed takes

If you need to take water for dairy shed purposes, then you might need a resource consent from us.

Earthworks and erosion control

Know before you dig! Find out how you can reduce the impact of your earthworks activities.

Urban stormwater management

Only clean rainwater should enter stormwater drains and the region’s waterways. Ask us what to do if you’re not sure how to stop pollution getting into them.

Policies and plans

Take a look at our policies and plans to learn more about the rules and regulations that we monitor and enforce.

Maps

We have a range of maps and datasets that give you fast, visual access to a range of regional information.

Please let us know about any activity that may affect our region's coastal, water, soil or air resources. 

To report pollution, call 0800 800 401 or tell us online. 

Make sure you provide details about where and when the incident or activity took place and, if possible, the offender.

Report pollution online