The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-F), includes rules for structures that affect fish passage. If you’re installing a new structure in a river, you must provide specific information to the Council.
The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-F) (see sections 58-78) introduced National Rules for fish passage.
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Under the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-F) and regional rules in the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP), some activities, such as installing, altering, maintaining, or removing structures, are permitted and do not require resource consent, provided you meet the requirements below.
We understand these rules can be complex. If you think you may need resource consent, our Duty Planner can help.
📞 Call 03 543 8400 to arrange a free pre-application meeting, or
📧 Email: [email protected] to ask a question of our Duty Planner
You’ll need to provide:
The new regulations do not apply to instream structures installed before 3 September 2020, but it’s still important to make sure these structures allow fish to move freely.
There are options to retrofit or remediate existing structures to improve fish passage.
Through the Fish Passage Project , the Council can support private landowners by:
Have questions about the new Freshwater Regulations for fish passage or how they apply to your property? Our Catchment Advisors are here to help.
📧 Email us: [email protected]
