Discharge of contaminants into the air

​Activities that discharge contaminants into the air

Some industries have operations that discharge contaminants, odours and pollutants into the air:

• chemical processing
• combustion activities
• dust-generating activities
• food and animal or plant processing
• intensive livestock farming
• metallurgical processes
• waste processing
• fibreglassing or spray painting
• coffee roasting.

Get a consent for activities that impact air quality

If your industrial, business or farm operations will have a negative impact on air quality, you may need a regional resource consent.

If you are not sure if your operations need this type of consent, phone us on 09 301 0101 or email the Air quality team.