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Introduction
Auckland City Council's responsibility
Auckland City Council has the power under the Resource Management Act 1991 to
control excessive or unreasonable noise. All officers who deal with noise
complaints are trained and warranted under the Resource
Management Act.
Noise from moving vehicles such and aircrafts, boats, trains and cars are not
under our control.
What
is excessive noise?
Excessive noise is any noise that is under human control and of such a nature as
to unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort and convenience of any person.
Examples of excessive noise may include a loud party, stereo, band practices,
audible alarm or machinery.
- there
is no one set level for noise that is acceptable
- the level of noise that
is acceptable varies according to the location of your neighbours, time of
day, zone you live/work in, presence of sound barriers and the type of
noise
- the same noise levels during the day may not be acceptable at night.
Reviewed August 2007
