A wastewater overflow has entered Lake Whakatipu along part of the Frankton Arm near Goldfield Heights. The issue was resolved within five minutes of the overflow occurring, but warning signage has been erected on the lakefront in the affected area. Water quality testing is underway and signage will be removed once clear results are returned.

How to make a submission

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Find out more about how to make a submission on a notified resource consent.

  • A submission is your chance to have your say on a resource consent application. 

    Once a decision has been made on an application, only people who have made submissions are allowed to appeal to the Environment Court. 

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  • Who can make a submission depends on what type of resource consent it is. There are two types of notified resource consents: 

    • Publicly notified resource consents: Anyone can make a submission. 

    • Limited notification consent: You can only make a submission if you've been identified as an affected party. If you've been identified as an affected party, you will receive a letter from us advising you of this.  If you don't receive a letter, you cannot make a formal submission. 

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  • You can make a submission on all or part of a resource consent application. It can be in favour, in opposition, neutral or a combination. 

    You have 20 working days from the date of notification to submit it to the Council. You must also send a copy of the submission to the applicant. 

    Your submission needs to include: 

    • aspects of the application you oppose, support or are neutral towards, and the reasons why 

    • the applicant's details – you'll find this on the public notice 

    • if you wish to speak in support of your submission at a hearing 

    The following form can be used to make a submission: 

    Form 13 – Submission on a notified resource consent 

    Submissions can be posted or dropped into Council offices, or emailed to:rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz

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Contact us

For guidance or help on how to make a submission, please contact our Duty Planner.