The Resource Management Act
Business activities can impact on our natural environment. The Resource Management Act (RMA) promotes the sustainable management of our natural and physical resources. This is a basic introduction to the RMA and what it means for businesses.
If you are starting or changing a business you may need to apply for resource consent. This is a good place to find out if you need resource consent and how to go about getting it.
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You may need some help to work out if you need resource consent or to make sure you understand what rules and standards you have to meet. Here are a number of options to help you through these processes.
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Applications for larger and more complex proposals are likely to benefit from the input of professional advisers. Involving them early in the process can save you time and cost later.
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Applying for a resource consent does not have to be complicated. Every day, people apply to their local council for a resource consent to do something such as build a new house or garage, subdivide their property, discharge wastewater into a stream, move earth, or discharge pollution into the air. This guide is written for resource consent applicants. (PDF, 20 pages, 472KB.)
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If your business involves natural resources such as land or water, you should read 'Your guide to the Resource Management Act'. It is a simple explanation of the legislation, the processes it has established, and how you can pursue your interests under the act.
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ISO 14000 helps you to comply with environmental legislation, achieve best practice in environmental performance, demonstrate sound environmental practices, and your commitment to New Zealand’s ‘clean green image’.
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