Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned vehicles are covered by the Local Government Act 2002
- http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2002/0084/latest/DLM170873.html
A (car, trailer, truck, etc.) may be considered abandoned
if:
- It is parked on a road or public place and has been there for a
considerable period of time, and/or the vehicle is not known to
local residents.
- It is in a state of disrepair, un-roadworthy or of a wrecked
appearance.
- It may have no recent vehicle registration label, warrant of
fitness and may or may not have license plates.
Note: Vehicles on Private Property are not
deemed to be an abandoned vehicle.
Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles
Council will take the following action where a vehicle is deemed
to be abandoned:
- Reasonable attempts are made to contact the owner of the
vehicle after a notice is attached requesting removal within 3
working days.
- Police are contacted to determine whether the vehicle is
stolen.
- If it is not a stolen vehicle and the owner still has not been
identified or cannot be contacted, the vehicle will be removed and
stored. A letter will be sent to the last known Registered
Owner advising what has happened and requesting the vehicle be
claimed within a specified time. Please refer to the Fees and Charges booklet to determine what fee
is to be paid to Council, prior to collection of the vehicle.
- If after 28 days the owner still cannot be contacted and/or if
no contact has been made to Council, the vehicle may be destroyed
or placed for tender.
- The last Registered Owner will be invoiced to help recover
costs incurred. Any money received from tender will be offset
against expenses. If the proceeds from sale do not cover
expenses, the last known Registered Owner will be billed.
- If the vehicle is stolen, Police will advise Council of their
procedure on a case by case basis.
Note: Vehicles which are considered a
total wreck and of little value will be towed and dumped
immediately. Where possible, the last known Registered Owner
will be liable for all costs incurred.
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Trade Waste and
Stormwater Bylaw 2008
The Trade Waste and Stormwater Bylaw 2008 has been approved
by the Council and will become operative on 1 July 2008.
The Water Supply Bylaw 2008 has been approved by the Council and
will become operative on 1 July 2008.
Copies of these Bylaws may be inspected at the Council's
Customer Services Centre; at Council Libraries; or view at on this
website:-
Copies are also available on request from Customer Service
Centre.
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Trees & Shrubs Overhanging
Footpaths
Trees & Shrubs Overhanging Footpaths come under the Local
Government Act 1974.
All overgrowth and shrubs must be trimmed back clear of the
footpath edge, and there should be a clearance of 2.1 metres [7
feet] of overhanging growth above the footpath for pedestrians and
other footpath users.
Council will take action against residents or property owners
breaching above requirement by issuing notices requesting action to
be taken within 14 days. After that time, if the problem is not
remedied, a contractor will be engaged to complete the work at the
owner's expense.
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Trees, Shrubs,
Plants And Vegetation
Council is responsible for maintaining vegetation on Council
owned land and in public places, parks and reserves.
Property owners are responsible for the upkeep of their own
property and are responsible for any nuisance or damage that their
vegetation causes to neighbouring properties.
Council does not get involved with Neighbour disputes. We
suggest that you talk openly to try and work out a satisfactory
solution between yourselves.
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Illegal
Dumping Of Rubbish
Illegal dumping of rubbish is covered by the Litter Act
1979.
Illegal dumping of rubbish or littering of any kind in public
places, the roadside or parks and reserves is an offence.
Any persons committing such an offence will be investigated by
council and enforcement action may be taken.
Council ask that you report incidents of this nature so that
follow up action may be taken. If possible, recording the details
such as date, time, location of the offence, and vehicle
registration number will assist in our investigations.
Rubbish in bags placed on the roadside for collection earlier
than collection day or after collection day is also littering.
Offenders will be investigated by council and enforcement action
may be taken.
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Urban Fires
Fires in the urban area without a permit are illegal. Back yard
fires are a major source of pollution due to the use of a single
chamber incinerator which is not hot enough to destroy air
pollutants, this also includes ground fires.
Alternative ways of disposing green waste, plastics, rubber and
rubbish are available.
Hangi's and Umu's require a compliance inspection, as they must
meet conditions e.g. having water available, neighbours to be
advised etc. NB. Do not bury meat or vegetable scraps as this could
attract rats and dogs which both carry infectious diseases.
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Bees In The Urban
Area
Bees are permitted in the urban area so long as conditions are
meet.
a) Hives are placed no closer than 1 metre to any boundary
unless there is a solid fence 1.6 metres or taller on that
boundary; and
b) The property area is 500m2 or greater; and
c) The number of hives does not exceed that which is allowed for
the area of the property as indicated in the following table:
| Property area |
Maximum number of hives |
| 500m2 to 700m2 |
2 |
| 701m2 to1000m2 |
4 |
| 1001m2 to 2000m2 |
6 |
| 2001m2 or greater |
8 |
Bees can be a nuisance and of concern to those who have pets and
young families. An Environmental Officer will investigate
complaints. Bees are not classed as an animal pest. If
you have a problem with bees on your private property, it is your
responsibility to arrange for their removal.
Animal and Bees Bylaw - PDF (180Kb)
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Pigs In The Urban
Area
No person shall keep any pigs in the urban area.
Pigs kept in the rural environment must be done in accordance
with the District Plan.
Animal and Bees Bylaw - PDF (180Kb)
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Poultry
Poultry may be kept providing a properly constructed poultry
house is covered in with a rainproof roof and provided with a floor
of concrete or other approved material with a surrounding nib wall
to which a poultry run may be attached.
The poultry house or run must be 2 metres from a dwelling and 2
metres from the boundary, unless its a solid fence. It must
be maintained in good repair, clean and free from any offensive
smell or over flow and free from vermin.
Animal and Bees Bylaw - PDF (180Kb)
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