[2024] NZEnvC 226 Pirirakau Tribal Authority Incorporated v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 323 KB]
...consent is granted by the neighbour. There is a height limit for buildings of 9 m. [53] Earthworks are generally permitted in the Rural zone under the district plan. Earthworks are also subject to controls under the Bay of Plenty Regional Natural Resources Plan, which include not exceeding 1 ha of exposed area or 5,000 m3 of volume in any 12 month period. Mr Ward and Ms Fotheringhame said that earthworks are required on the property to enable a house site to be created and that...