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Why have a hearing?
A hearing is a meeting held to discuss notified resource consent applications or submissions on applications. Hearings are also held to discuss resource management plan proposals. A hearing gives applicants and submittors the opportunity to present their cases to the people who have the responsibility to make decisions.
A hearing will only be held where the Council considers it is necessary or where one is requested by the parties. More...
Pre Meeting Hearings
Attending a Council meeting with its customs and procedures can make some people uncomfortable.
Well relax!
Although standard procedures are used so that every application or submission is dealt with consistently and fairly, hearings are conducted with as much informality as possible. More...
At the hearing
The Chairperson introduces members of the hearing panel and staff, and outlines the basic procedure. Parties are invited to identify themselves and confirm whether they wish to speak in support of their written submissions.
The normal procedure for consent hearing as follows: More...
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