Noise

COVID-19 Alert Level 2 - Noise complaint information

Our noise control staff are attending noise control complaints under Alert Level 2, with COVID-19 risk management practices in place.

Contact the Police via their 105.police.govt.nz website if you believe someone is breaching the COVID-19 lockdown rules.

How to complain about noise and what happens once your complaint has been made.

Find out when and where construction noise, DIY noise or handyman noise is allowed.

Find out how ongoing noise problems - including residential, industrial, commercial and mechanical - can be dealt with.

Things you can do to reduce noise and show consideration for your neighbours. To find out the noise levels permitted in your area, call 09 301 0101.

We monitor noise generated by speedway meetings and concerts regularly, when events take place.

We only return equipment if we are satisfied it will not be used to create further noise problems. Contact us to arrange an interview.

You can pay a noise fine online (depending on your location) or in person.