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A factsheet about fences and the Fencing Act (2006)

A guide to your obligations in respect to fences.

Contact: Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil

Fencing law (Oct 2007)

Explains your rights if you want to build a fence between your property and your neighbour's.

Contact: Consumers' Institute
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Fact Sheet

Neighbourhood disputes (Oct 2007)

Looks at common neighbourhood problems (unreasonable noise, barking dogs, fencing disputes, tree problems, rubbish accumulation, fires, abandoned cars) and provides practical solutions.

Contact: Consumers' Institute
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Website

Neighbourhood issues

- Fences and Neighbours
- Neighbours and Trees
- Noise and Nuisance
- Dog Control

Contact: Neighbourhood Support New Zealand
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Website

Noise control (Oct 2007)

What you can do if neighbourhood noise gets too much.

Contact: Consumers' Institute
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Fact Sheet

Over the fence...are your neighbours (Oct 2009)

Explains the law as it relates to disputes between neighbours

Contact: New Zealand Law Society
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Brochure

Planning approvals - reverse sensibility (Oct 2007)

Information about how you can object to new developments on the grounds that the new neighbours might eventually complain about you

Contact: Consumers' Institute
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Website

Trees and neighbours (Oct 2007)

Your rights and responsiblities in ensuring trees do not cause neighbourhood problems.

Contact: Consumers' Institute
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Fact Sheet

Your Fencing Rights - A Guide to the Fencing Act 1978

Covers basic fencing law including what the terms in the Act mean practically. Also includes suggestions for fencing notices.

Contact: Community Law Canterbury
Found In: Housing > Fencing & Neighbours
Format: Booklet
Cost: nil

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