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The council sent me a notice saying that a tree in my garden is a hazard and must be removed. I love the tree and I think it is healthy. Can they force me, and can I challenge it? I want to make sure I am not missing anything important before I decide what to do.
I received an abatement notice from the regional council about earthworks on my property, saying I must stop work immediately. I did not think I needed any consent. What does this mean and can I dispute it?
We have received a notice that a decision on our resource consent has been appealed to the Environment Court. We have never been involved in anything like this. What is the court, how does it work and do we need a lawyer?
A big development wants a fast-track consent, what does that mean for us? 1 answer
1 answerA proposed quarry project near our home is being considered under the fast-track process, and residents have heard that we may not get a say. How does the fast-track consenting process work and can we still participate?
The council has approved a large commercial development next to our home and we were never told about it. It will bring traffic, noise and shadowing. Is it too late to do anything, and how could we have been involved?
I burned garden waste and some old timber in my back yard in a suburban area. A neighbour complained and the council sent me an infringement fine. I did not think open burning was a big deal. Is that legal?
We bought a section with a small stream running through it and would like to build a house near the water. Someone told us there are special rules and that we may need to leave a large strip of land empty. What restrictions could apply?
I planted a small block of native trees a few years ago and a friend suggested that I could earn carbon credits. Are there legal requirements, and what risks are there if I later want to clear or sell the land?
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