Why have these maps been produced?
The purpose of the Resource Management Act (RMA) is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. Achieving this requires a number of nationally important matters to be recognised and provided for, including the management of significant risks from natural hazards.
The avoidance or mitigation of natural hazards is one of the key functions of a council in giving effect to the RMA. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) have a set of natural hazard provisions in the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) that provides a framework for natural hazard risk management. The RPS gives the BOPRC responsibility to map natural hazards and understand the risk to buildings, infrastructure and health and safety.
Will this information affect my property value or insurance?
We are required to make information, such as the technical assessments relevant to hazards, available upon request. We cannot advise about any effect this information may have on property value or insurance.
It is recommended that professional advice is sought from a property valuation or insurance expert about any concerns you may have about these matters.
What will the council use this information for?
The information allows us to improve our existing natural hazard information. We will use it to determine potential consequences across the region and to support an integrated risk management approach.
The information may also be used at the local council level to support the resilience planning of new subdivisions and design of new building developments.
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