Presenting Submissions at Council Hearings

If you have lodged submissions in regards to a resource consent, and have indicated that you would like to be heard, you will have the opportunity of presenting oral submissions and evidence to a hearing body.

The hearing body

For information about the hearing body click here

Hearing procedure

For information about the hearing procedure click here

Preparation of submissions to present at the hearing

For information about preparing submissions click here

Structure of submissions

For information about recommended structures for submissions click here

Sources of supporting information

For information about where to source supporting information click here

Presenting your submissions

For information about how to present your submissions click here

Costs involved

There is no charge for presenting oral submissions at a council hearing

Best practice examples

Have a look at the examples and templates page.

Relevant legal provisions

Sections 39 to 42A (Provisions relating to hearings).

Further information

For further information click here