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Environmental Compliance and Monitoring

Marlborough District Council (MDC) is committed to fostering sustainable development in the area by managing the use of natural resources.

We are tasked with ensuring adherence to environmental laws and regulations.

To mitigate the environmental effects of activities, we employ a range of tools, including regulations and resource consents as outlined in the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

Our Environmental Compliance and Monitoring team plays a crucial role in ensuring that resource users comply with our guidelines, utilising monitoring, education, investigations, and enforcement to achieve this goal.

What We Do:

Incident and Response

The Incident and Response Team investigates potential violations of the RMA and bylaws. When a breach is confirmed, enforcement action may be necessary against those responsible, utilizing the enforcement tools provided by the RMA or the Local Government Act 2002.

Monitoring

The Monitoring Team oversees various activities governed by the RMA, ensuring adherence to National Environmental Standards, planning regulations, and resource consent requirements.

Report an Incident

To report an urgent issue that needs immediate attention, call our 24-hour number, Ph: 03 520 7400

2023-24 Monitoring Period 36925 active RC, 3,329 individual consents monitored, 69% fully compliant, 11% technically non-compliant, 12% non compliant, 0% significantly non-compliant, 8% unable to be determined; Notifications 524 incidents responded to, 45 infringements, 40 abatement notices, 6 formal warnings; inspection summary 41 dairy farms, 46 forestry inspections, 39 winery inspections; active consent numbers 1,889 water take, 13,931 moorings, 1,896 marine farms, 2,918 coastal structures
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