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Resource Management Act 1991

Water conservation orders

207: Matters to be considered

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“Things to think about when deciding on a water conservation order”

When you apply for a water conservation order, a special tribunal considers your application. They think about the purpose of the order and other matters in section 199. They also consider your application, all submissions, and the needs of industries and the community.

They look at the rules in national policy statements, New Zealand coastal policy statements, regional policy statements, regional plans, district plans, and any proposed plans. The tribunal thinks about all these things when deciding on your application for a water conservation order. They want to make a fair decision that works for everyone.

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Part 9 Water conservation orders

207Matters to be considered

  1. In considering an application for a water conservation order, a special tribunal shall have particular regard to the purpose of a water conservation order and the other matters set out in section 199 and shall also have regard to—

  2. the application and all submissions; and
    1. the needs of primary and secondary industry, and of the community; and
      1. the relevant provisions of every national policy statement, New Zealand coastal policy statement, regional policy statement, regional plan, district plan, and any proposed plan.

        Notes
        • Section 207: amended, on , by section 110(1) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 65).
        • Section 207(c): amended, on , by section 110(2) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 65).