Once you're familiar with the resource consent process and are ready to put together your consent application, you will need to locate the correct application form for your activity.
You will need to use our consent forms and possibly some of our online tools to help. The clearer you describe what you want to do and where you want to do it, the easier the process of lodging an application will be.
It's important you show where you wish to carry out your activity. You can create a map of where the activity will take place - see maps here(external link).
Consent forms relating to withdrawal, surrender or transfer, and submission forms are only available as downloadable PDFs.
Please contact us if you need help finding anything - consents@trc.govt.nz
Please read the below items before starting.
Please note: The online portal is currently unavailable for lodging consent applications.
All consent application forms can be found on our website here: ConsentForms
Please download the PDF and email the completed form to consents@trc.govt.nz
Are you making a coastal application?
Prior to applying for resource consent, you need to notify and seek the views of any group that has applied for recognition of customary marine title in the area relevant to your application per section 62 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (MACA).
Where can I find information about my obligations under MACA?
For further information and for a list of applicant groups, please go to Te TariWhakatau - Applications(external link).
The Takutai Moana Map (available at TakutaiMoana Map(external link) – Kōrero Takutai tab) identifies areas of customary marine title and protected customary rights that may be relevant to your proposal including High Court and Crown Engagement Application areas.
The website includes How-to Guides for navigating the map, including ‘How to Find an Application Area’.
For any further queries please contact our team at consents@trc.govt.nz
You need to be aware of what the Resource Management Act (RMA) requires of applicants. The relevant extracts can be downloaded here.
Information required under Schedule 4 of the RMA [PDF, 72 KB]
Part 2 of the RMA [PDF, 70 KB]
After reading the information on this page, follow the link here to find out which resource consent application form you require.