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I run a small dairy farm and I am confused about what rules apply to effluent, stock access to streams and taking water for irrigation. Some of the requirements seem to keep changing. Where do I find the correct obligations?
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?
We have a low, boggy area on our farm that floods sometimes, and we want to drain and fill it to make it usable for grazing. A neighbour mentioned that wetlands are strictly protected these days. Is that true, and could we be fined for doing this work?
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 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?
I want to build a raised deck and remove a large old tree on my section. A neighbour warned me that I might need a council permit and could be fined if I do it without one. How do I find out what approvals are actually required?
Construction work next door begins very early and includes loud machinery and weekend activity. We have asked the builders to stop, but they say they are allowed to work. What limits apply to construction noise?
While clearing scrub on our lifestyle block, we discovered nesting birds and what looks like a rare lizard. A friend warned that disturbing them could be a criminal offence. What should we do and what does the law say?
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