Consents - What does it cost and how to payE hia te utu, ā, me pēhea te utu

About consent fees

The only set fees are for specific actions (e.g. transferring a consent).

At the start of the process we will provide you with an estimate of the possible cost range for the application, although it is difficult to accurately predict the costs. All charges are shown in the Regional Council’s annual Charges Guide sent to all consent holders in July each year, or ask for a copy from our Consent Advisor +646 835 9200 consentadvisor@hbrc.govt.nz

Consent Charges Guide 2024-2025

Deposits & Fixed Fees

An initial deposit is required before your application is assessed and the amount depends on the consent applied for. If your application needs to be notified, an additional deposit is required to be paid before this occurs.

Common deposit charges & Fixed fees July 2024 to June 2025 (including GST)

Monitoring Charges

Once your consent is issued there are likely to be ongoing annual and monitoring costs, which vary depending on the consent. See a complete list of charges in our Consent Charges Guide.

Give your views on charges

Yes, you can have a say about how charges are set. Each year these charges are set out in the Regional Council’s draft annual plan so you can have a say through the public consultation process. You can make a submission to the draft annual plan in April-May. Once these charges are fixed, no-one can influence a change until the following annual plan.

The annual plan process includes a period for public submissions. Check this website in April - May each year for details.

How to pay

Payments for fixed fees or deposits can be paid via internet banking, or credit card, using payment references provided by the Consent Advisor +646 835 9200 consentadvisor@hbrc.govt.nz. Go to our Make a payment page for more information.