Yes. The Resource Management Act states that you do. However, when the Natural Resources Regional Plan Chapter 6, which has been notified, is adopted there is provision within that plan for low volume ‘one-off’ takes to be permitted, providing certain conditions are met, otherwise a consent is still required. Because it has been notified, it is possible to make application under this rule now for a non-enforcement consideration.

 

An operative rule, within the Waimakariri River Regional Plan, is already in place that allows 'low volume' takes from the Waimakariri River and some of its tributaries, without the need for a Resource Consent. Either complete the Gravel Availability Inquiry Form or contact the Gravel Resources Officer to learn more.

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