How to Guide: Is my land classified as 'Highly Productive Land'?
Introduction
Want to know if your land is classified as 'Highly Productive' under the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS HPL)? Our step-by-step guide walks you through the process, from using Auckland Council's Unitary Plan maps to double-checking your findings with the Landcare Research portal.
Why It Matters
Understanding your land's classification could significantly impact its value and how you can develop it, especially with evolving environmental regulations around highly productive land in New Zealand. The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is currently consulting on potential changes to the NPS HPL.
What You'll Learn
How to navigate Auckland's Unitary Plan maps.
Steps to identify 'Highly Productive Land.'
How to double-check findings via Landcare Research's portal.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Auckland's geography would be helpful, but not necessary.
How to Guide
Navigate using the interactive guide below or download a copy of the guide as a PDF.
Related Resources
Potential amendments to the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land
Questions Answered: National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL)
FAQ Section
What does 'Highly Productive Land' mean in Auckland?
Land that meets both the land-use zone and specific soil type requirements.
Is this guide applicable to lands outside Auckland?
This guide is specifically tailored for the Auckland context. The Landcare portal and Our Environment mapping can be used to find baseline data around productive soil types across New Zealand.
Want to Learn More?
Need more in-depth analysis? CoLab Planning can provide you with a desktop overview for your property. We also have contacts in the environmental sciences field for further detailed reporting/testing. Get in touch.
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