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Compliance Policy

The purpose of our Compliance Policy is to provide an understanding of our approach to activities that impact negatively on the environment, public health, safety and well-being.

The Compliance Policy is currently under review.

We will publish the renewed policy on this page in the second half of 2025.

What the Compliance Policy does

This policy is designed to protect and promote the long-term sustainable management of:

  • Auckland's natural and physical resources
  • quality buildings, urban spaces and infrastructure
  • strong, healthy communities.

What the Compliance Policy covers

  • The laws the Regulatory Compliance Unit uses to monitor compliance.
  • The principles of compliance.
  • How we encourage compliance.
  • How we respond to non-compliance.
  • How we assess risk.
  • What to expect if you complain.
  • How we recover costs.

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