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Noise control

People are entitled to make noise at a reasonable level, but you can log a complaint if it's excessive or disruptive.

Make a complaint

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.