Resource Management & Planning

Under the RMA, what is the difference between a permitted activity and a controlled activity?

Under the RMA, if a proposed activity is not specifically provided for in a district plan, what classification does it receive?

Under the RMA, if a proposed activity is not specifically provided for in a district plan, what is its default status?

Under the RMA, which activity classification allows an activity to proceed without requiring resource consent, provided it meets specified standards?

A developer is proposing a large retail complex that will require both earthworks exceeding 500m³ and a new stormwater discharge system. The district plan classifies the retail use as permitted but the earthworks as restricted discretionary and stormwater as discretionary activities. What is the overall activity status for this proposal?

A property owner receives a notice that their building work was undertaken without a building consent. What is this notice likely to be called?

A property owner discovers that a deck was built without a building consent five years ago. What is the most appropriate course of action under the Building Act 2004?

A homeowner wants to build a deck that will be 1.5 metres above ground level and attached to their house. Under the Building Act 2004, what is most likely required?

Under the Building Act 2004, which authority is responsible for issuing building consents?

A building consent is required under the Building Act 2004 for which of the following?

Under the Building Act 2004, which type of building work typically requires a building consent?

Under the Building Act 2004, which of the following activities typically requires a building consent?

A property owner discovers their neighbour's new deck extends 0.5 metres over the boundary onto their land, and the deck was built with a valid building consent. What is the most accurate legal position regarding this situation?

A client wants to build a new residential dwelling on their vacant section. What consent is typically required under the Building Act 2004?

Under the Building Act 2004, which of the following building work would typically require a building consent?

A coastal property owner wants to build a seawall to protect their house from erosion. The work is within the coastal marine area. Which combination of consents will most likely be required?

A commercial development requires both earthworks exceeding 500m³ and a new building over 10 meters high in a zone where the height limit is 8 meters. The district plan classifies earthworks as controlled activities and height exceedances as restricted discretionary activities. What consenting pathway is required?

A real estate agent discovers that a property has an outstanding notice to fix issued by the territorial authority. What should the agent advise their client?

Under section 104 of the RMA, when considering a resource consent application, what must a consent authority have regard to alongside the actual and potential effects on the environment?

A homeowner receives a LIM report showing that previous resource consent was granted with ongoing conditions requiring annual monitoring reports. What does this mean for the new owner?

A property has an existing resource consent for a home-based business that expires in two years. What happens if the owners want to continue the business after the consent expires?

A resource consent has been granted with a 5-year lapse period, but the consent holder has not commenced the approved activity. What are the legal implications?

A client wants to build a two-story house on a residential section. The district plan allows buildings up to 8 meters high, but their proposed house will be 10 meters high. What do they need to do?

Sarah wants to build a two-storey residential dwelling on her vacant section in a residential zone. Under normal circumstances, what consent process would she need to follow?

What is required before starting construction of a new dwelling in New Zealand?

What is the key difference between a building consent and a resource consent?

A developer wants to build a multi-unit residential complex on a site with contaminated soil. Which combination of regulatory processes would most likely be required?

Under the RMA, when can a territorial authority decline a controlled activity resource consent application?

Which document would typically contain rules about building height restrictions and setback requirements?

Which document would typically contain rules about building height restrictions in a residential area?

Which document would you consult to determine the permitted activities for a specific zone in a territorial authority area?

Which document establishes the specific rules and standards for land use activities within a territorial authority's boundaries?

Which document would contain information about permitted activities and resource consent requirements for a specific area?

A property developer wants to subdivide a residential section into three lots. Which document should they consult first to understand the subdivision requirements?

Which document sets out the rules for land use activities in a specific territorial authority area?

Under the Resource Management Act 1991, what is the primary purpose of a district plan?

Under the Resource Management Act 1991, what is the primary purpose of district plans?

When reviewing a LIM for a coastal property, which environmental hazard information is the territorial authority required to include?

A developer has obtained resource consent for a subdivision but discovers during earthworks that the site contains archaeological features. What is the most likely immediate consequence under New Zealand law?

When advising a client about environmental constraints on a coastal property, which of the following would be most relevant to investigate?

A commercial property is located in an area that was rezoned from industrial to residential five years ago, but the current use as a panel beating shop was established 20 years ago. What is the legal status of this business under the RMA?

A coastal property has existing use rights for a boatshed that was built in 1985, before current coastal setback rules were introduced. The owner wants to demolish and rebuild the boatshed in the same location. What is the most likely consent requirement?

A heritage-listed building requires earthquake strengthening work. Which consent processes are likely required?

What information would NOT typically be found in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report?

A LIM report will typically include information about which of the following?

What information would you typically find in a LIM report?

What type of information would you typically find in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM)?

What type of information would you typically find in a LIM report?

A LIM report will typically include information about which of the following?

What type of information would you typically find in a LIM report?

Sarah is purchasing a property and receives a LIM report. Which of the following information would NOT typically be included in this report?

What information would typically NOT be included in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report?

A developer wants to build a large commercial complex that may have significant environmental effects. The district plan classifies this as a non-complying activity. What does this mean for the consent process?

What is the main difference between a regional plan and a district plan?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between regional plans and district plans under the RMA?

Under the Resource Management Act 1991, which of the following best describes the relationship between National Policy Statements and District Plans?

Which of the following activities would most likely require resource consent under the RMA?

A client wants to subdivide their rural property into smaller lots. What type of consent will they most likely need under the RMA?

A developer wants to subdivide a 2-hectare rural property into 8 residential sections. Under the RMA, what type of activity is this most likely to be classified as?

A property developer wants to subdivide a 2-hectare residential section into 10 lots. Under typical district plan rules, what consents would likely be required?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)?

What is the primary purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

A property developer wants to subdivide rural land into residential sections. The district plan shows this area is zoned Rural. What type of resource consent would most likely be required?

A property developer wants to subdivide a 2-hectare section into 8 residential lots. What process must they follow under the RMA?

A client wants to subdivide their rural property into three lots. What is the most appropriate first step in determining the feasibility of this proposal?