Cultivation by waterways


Northland Regional Council has issued a reminder that a resource consent is required to cultivate land to grow pasture or crops near waterways.

Council says landowners are required to meet setback rules designed to protect Northland’s water bodies from any adverse effects.

The rules cover the disturbance of earth by machinery for planting, replanting, tending or harvesting pasture or crops.

Info: www.nrc.govt.nz/rules