Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
The purpose of a declaration is to get judicial direction on certain disputed matters, which may include:
- the existence or extent of any function, power, right or duty under the RMA
- whether a provision in the Auckland Unitary Plan carries out a national policy statement or national planning standard
- whether there is any inconsistency between Auckland Unitary Plan provisions
- whether an act or omission contravenes the RMA, a rule in a plan, a rule for a designation or heritage order, or a resource consent.
For more information, see sections 310 to 313 of the Resource Management Act 1991.