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People are entitled to make noise at a reasonable level, but you can log a complaint if it's excessive or disruptive.
Check to see who to contact before you make a complaint about noise.
Seized equipment is returned after the owner pays a fine and agrees to keep future noise to a reasonable level.
We use the New Zealand Standard as a guide to assess and control construction noise in residential areas.
Apply for a construction noise exemption to complete work outside the permitted hours.