Introduction

Resource Management Act (RMA)

Role of Regional councils

Question 1

Gathering information prior to listing a rural property

Consents and permits for activities on the property

Vendor verification and documentation of information

Case Study 1

Questions 2 - 4: Case Study 1

Overview

Farm Environment Plan (FEP)

National Environmental Standard (for Contaminants)

Regional Council breach example

Questions 5 - 7: Regional Council breach examples

Licensee’s role in requesting information

Other information relevant to the sale

What are ‘red flags’ in a rural sale situation?