The Resource Management Act (RMA) integrates environmental management.  In 1991 it replaced fifty different statutes that dealt with air quality, noise control, water and soil conservation, town planning and coastal management.  It covers all the effects on our environment that we rely on and value, such as breathing clean air or swimming at an unpolluted beach.  It also encourages the protection of areas of our natural environment that provide habitat for indigenous species. 

 The purpose of the RMA is to promote the sustainable management of land, sea, air and water; with the focus on the effects that human activities have on the environment, rather than the types of activities.  The environment is defined very broadly beyond just natural and physical resources, to include amenity values, all ecosystems and their parts (including people and communities).  It does this by requiring that resources be protected for future generations and that the adverse effects of any proposed activities on the environment are avoided, remedied or mitigated.  Effects are also defined very broadly to include ‘cumulative, future’ and ‘potential effects’ (including those of a low probability, but which have a high potential impact).  It also provides a set of environmental principles for resource management planning and decision making.

 The RMA is controlled by 78 local authorities comprising 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities (unitary authorities, city and district councils).  District and city councils are generally responsible for making decisions about anything that might affect what the community has agreed is important:

- the effects of land use (e.g. plans to clear native bush or change historic buildings)
- the effects of activities on the surface of rivers and lakes
- noise
- subdivision

District and city councils also carry out responsibilities under the Local Government Act, for example, catching stray dogs, mowing public playing grounds and removing rubbish.

 Regional councils are generally responsible for making decisions about resources that are not generally owned by individuals:

- discharges of contaminants to land, air or water
- water quality and quantity
- the coastal marine area
- soil conservation
- land use to avoid natural hazards

Part Two: District and Regional Plans coming soon!

Sales Specialist: Dianne Erceg
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The Albany Business area is fast growing and is the future Commercial Centre on the North Shore.

• 69m2 GROUND FLOOR Commercial/Retail unit FOR SALE OR LEASE $259,000+gst if any.
• 2 Carparks.
• In popular Rosedale Road complex.
• Current tenant paying $12,000+gst. Appraised at $16,000+gst.
• Tenant in place till January 2012.

Phone Craig Fickling to view – 021 0545667

*The $250 goodGround cashback offer is now open. $250 cash will be paid to the purchaser/vendor of real estate, who buys/sells property through a goodGround Real Estate salesperson.  The $250 cashback voucher will be redeemed when the sale and purchase agreement is declared unconditional.

CALL OUR OFFICE ON 09-432 1077 AND TALK TO OUR SALES TEAM! Click here for a list>>>>

Tenders must be received no later than 4.00pm Wednesday 26 October 2011

Please contact: Martin Albrecht
3 The Centre, Waipu
                                Mobile: 021 56 56 82
                                Phone: 09 432 1077

Situated minutes from the coastal community of Ruakaka, this 21ha level property is currently utilized as a large Calla Lilly operation and a cattle finishing unit. The deep sandy peat loam makes an ideal growing medium for the 11,500m2 of beds of Calla Lillies and approx. 500m2 of beds of Gloriosa Lillies with the rest of the land dominated by red clover pasture. The soil type is also ideally suited for high yielding horticulture or agriculture cropping and pasture production. Centrally positioned on the Western boundary, is an American style barn dwelling comprising general storage and accommodation. The accommodation includes two bedrooms, open plan living and dining, bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. Built in 2007, it has a solid concrete base with board and batten cladding, aluminium joinery and coloursteel roofing.

Four 30,000 litre tanks are used to store town water supply and irrigate the horticulture area whilst a fifth tank stores rainwater catchment to supply the dwelling. Access to the property is by way of a shared driveway and good post and batten fencing surrounds the property.

Hidden beneath the peaty loam is perhaps this properties best kept secret Swamp Kauri! Swept from the hills of Ruakaka some 55,000 years ago and encased in peat soil, these gigantic trees have been preserved for centuries waiting to be discovered. Their solid wood is highly sought after and the large straight trunks make ideal milling. Only four trees have so far been pulled up. Join the treasure hunt! See how many more of this forest you can find!

Land development and commercial unit on approximately 3.8ha with concept drawings for residential subdivision and reserve!

This multi-use within industrial site is already earning great dollars from its fantastic State Highway One exposure.Under 90 minutes from Auckland or Whangarei, the secure 230m2 high stud shed has a 3 bay loading ramp, an East/West drive through and 360 degree metal drive with parking bay.  It houses 2 offices, 3 phase power and is plumbed, currently rented.

Divide the industrial site off and develop the residential units or graze the land for future use.  The option is yours!

This  is set to rocket….ignite your development portfolio now! $800,000 +gst.

Rachel Rogers
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Enjoy a great location and cash-in on this well-established cafe.  Well supported by local clientele with tourism as a bonus. enquire about eh extra income stream from government agency. This business is too good to miss. If you want as “good as it gets”, make sure you get this one. Selling land and buildings plus going concern.

A Kaipara Harbour stunner! This 2.4370ha block on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour could be your retreat or build your dream home with seaviews on either side. Minutes to the great Kaipara fishing grounds or catch up for a coffee at the Matakohe Museum cafe. An easy drive from State Highway One. This is a block you have to see!

The once in a lifetime opportunity is to turn the vision into reality and develop the superb lakeside estate whilst receiving cash flow from the dairy farm.

The Development

Fully resource consented for 20 titles ranging from 4,900m2 to 9ha approximately and including 8 titles with freehold waterfront to the lake. The vision is to develop the site with sandy beaches and individual jetties for the lakeside titles. A shared private beach and wharf facility to be provided for title holders on lakefront properties. Plus a reserved lakefront recreational area to be provided for landholders in this exclusive development.

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Location Map

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1572 Millbrook Rd

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The Dairy Farm

For a full description and in depth data on the Farm click here.

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Resource Consent

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• Cultural Impact Assessment (159)
• Decision on Resource Consent Application (166)
• Ecological Report (147)
• Geotechnical Report (163)
• Report on Discretionary Activity Resource Consent (115)
• Subdivision plan (117)
• Valuation Report (149)

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