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The consent process

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5. Lodge my application

Use our online tools and application forms to lodge your resource consent application.

6. Is my application complete and accepted to process?

View the application checklist to ensure your application is complete.

7. Assessment of my application

Learn about how applications are assessed under the Resource Management Act.

8. Does my application require public or limited notification?

Processing the application allows us to decide if your consent should have public notification, limited notification or not be notified at all.

9. Public or limited notification, submissions and hearings

10. Decisions, objections and appeals made on my application

Understand the procedures required to lodge an objection or appeal once a decision has been made.

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