COMPLIANCE SUPPORT AND MONITORING
Compliance
We understand that non-compliance with resource consents or permitted activities can soon escalate in seriousness. In some circumstances this has led to farmers and miners being prosecuted under the Resource Management Act.
It is important to deal with any non-compliance as soon as you are notified of it. This includes taking steps to ensure that it does not occur again. Our team has significant experience in environmental compliance and can help.
Should you receive a formal notice, such as an Abatement or Infringement Notice, from the Council, it is important to deal with the non-compliance that caused these notices to be served, quickly.
We can help you through the process and ensure you are aware of your obligations. We can also provide advice on whether the notices are justified, and if you have any avenues of appeal or defence available to you.
It is important you seek advice as soon as possible after receiving any form of notice from the Council or other regulator before the issue escalates further.
Environmental Monitoring
Once you have gained your resource consent, you are likely to be required to undertake some form of environmental monitoring. This is to demonstrate that you are meeting the conditions of your resource consent.
Whether it is the development of an annual work programme or undertaking water sampling requirements, we are here to help.
It is important to be able to demonstrate a history of compliance to the respective Council and our experienced team can assist you with doing this.