Consequences of not complying

Unauthorised take, diversion or damming of water may result in an infringement fine of $500 or prosecution.

Non-compliance with the water measuring device regulation (e.g. not installing or recording as per the regulation) may result in an abatement notice to comply. If not complied with the abatement notice a fine of $750 or prosecution is likely.

Failure to comply with a resource consent or undertaking an activity without a resource consent (this situation also applies to operating once a resource consent has expired) may result in an infringement notice of $300 to $750 (depending on the activity) or prosecution.

Failure to renew a resource consent may result in for example losing a water right in a fully allocated catchment.

Pesticide spray drift outside the boundary could result in an infringement fine of $300 or prosecution.

Failure to comply with the water shortage direction could result in an infringement fine of $500 or prosecution.

Burning prohibited materials or outdoor smoke nuisance could result in an infringement fine of $300 or prosecution.