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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.
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?
We are planning a subdivision on land near a river that seems to have cultural significance. The council mentioned consulting with local iwi. How does this work and can iwi block our project? Nobody has given me a straight answer and I want to understand where I actually stand.
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?
The property next to ours runs a business that regularly sends dust and strong-smelling smoke over our house. We cannot open our windows and my child’s asthma has worsened. We have asked politely, but nothing changes. Who can we complain to?
A spill from our business site went into a stormwater drain and reached a nearby stream. We cleaned it up, but the council has started an investigation. How serious is this, and what penalties are possible?
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1 answerI 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?
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?
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