Services

Primary Services

Infrastructure

We are responsible for all public roads on the Chatham Islands, as well as maintaining an adequate water supply and sewerage system.

Waste Management

Minimising waste helps protect and sustain our environment for future generations.

Pest Management

Everyone in the Chathams has a part to play in protecting the Islands’ native plants and animals.

Biodiversity

Numerous conservation groups and passionate individuals are working to protect and enhance the Chatham Islands’ unique flora and fauna.

Emergency Management

The Chatham Islands Council is responsible for leading the identification and reduction of significant hazards and risks through integrated and coordinated emergency management systems.

Resource Management

The environment function of the Council is carried out in terms of the requirements of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

Community and Culture

Animal Control

We carry out animal control functions on the Chatham Islands, including the control of stock on public roads, dogs and other domestic animals.

Cemeteries

Most urupā on the Chatham Islands are on family land and are not listed as public.

Library Services

The Chatham Islands Council has a small library situated in the reception area. Fiction and non-fiction books have been donated and are free to borrow.

Gambling Venues Policy

Our objective is to ensure that the Council and community has influence over the provision of new gambling facilities.

Historic Places

We protect historic areas and wahi tapu on the Islands by ensuring compliances with the Historic Places Act 1993.

Rates, Consents and Licensing

Your Rates

All property owners on the Chatham Islands pay rates, which are assessed every three years.

Building and Resource Consents

Information on how to apply and fees for building and resource consents.

Food and Alcohol Licensing

Our Liquor Licensing Policy sets out the expectations of Council and the community in respect of meeting the object of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

Council Dues

The Chatham Islands Council collects a levy on all goods imported and exported from the Chatham Islands.

Coastal Services

Port Charges

The Chatham Islands relies on shipping for essential resources, like diesel for the electricity grid and fuel for air services.

Navigation Safety

The Chatham Islands has about 360 kilometres of coastline that is used extensively for commercial fishing as well as recreation.

Swing Moorings

The placement of swing moorings in the Chatham Islands is a permitted activity under the Chatham Islands Resource Management Document.

Marine Pests

Marine pests are most likely to arrive on boat hulls, in ballast water or water intake systems such as sea chests.

Environmental Data

Rainfall Data

The latest rainfall data for sites around the Chatham Islands.

River Flow and Water Level Data

The latest river flow and water level data for sites around the Chatham Islands.

Soil Temperature Data

The latest soil temperature data for sites around the Chatham Islands.

Tide Predictions

Tide predictions and forecasts for the Chatham Islands.

Water Quality Data

Water quality information and data for sites around the Chatham Islands.

Wind Data

The latest wind direction and speed data for sites around the Chatham Islands.

Essential Freshwater package

What are the new regulations?

Find out about the new set of standards and regulations.

Freshwater Farm Plans

Find out about the new requirement for a Freshwater Farm Plan for your farm.

Wetland management

Find out how the new rules might affect wetland management on your farm.

Stock exclusion

Find out how the new rules might affect stock exclusion on your farm.

Fish passage

Find out how the new rules affect fish passage on your property.