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Water permit to take, use, dam, or divert water

Notice of permitted activity to take, use or dam water

If the volume of water and its proposed use fall below the threshold of a resource consent, you can apply for the Notice of permitted activity to take, use or dam water. Download and complete the form.

Email completed form to:

rcregulatorysupportcentral2@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

For information about permitted activity and thresholds, see E7. Taking, using, damming and diversion of water and drilling of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

See Apply for a permit to drill a bore for information on bore permits.

For enquiries email Resource Consents Coastal and Water Allocation team:

Cawa@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Apply online for a water permit to take, use, dam, or divert water

We only accept online applications for a water permit - or to take, use, dam or divert water.

If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our service centres for assistance in making your online application.

See Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.

 

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If there is no way to provide digital copies of your plans or documents, visit one of our service centres.

Our staff will accept your documents for an additional charge. The charge covers costs involved with us scanning your documents into our digital consent system.

Call us on 09 301 0101 to speak with our building and planning help desk if you have questions regarding your application.

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