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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

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