Resource Management Act

The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is primarily concerned with the management of natural and physical resources. It is the main law controlling the use of land, soil, water, and air as well as subdivision and noise. For more information please go to Resource Management Act.

Resource Management Act (1991) Guide Books

• An Overview(PDF, 77KB)
• Appearing at a Council Plan Hearing(PDF, 95KB)
• Appearing at a Resource Consent Hearing(PDF, 101KB)
• Applying for a Resource Consent(PDF, 101KB)
• Available Guides(PDF, 28KB)

Useful document

• Kai Kahu Ki Otago Natural Resources Management Plan 2005(PDF, 4MB)