Regional Pest Management Strategy Cost Recovery Fees
Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, Marlborough District Council is the Management Agency responsible for implementing the Regional Pest Management Strategy for Marlborough 2007.
During 2009 Council set fees for the purpose of the issue of notices and inspections, which were:
| Notice of Direction | $160 + GST |
| Notice of intention to work on default | $160 + GST |
| Inspection fee post notice | $96 + GST per hour |
Council is required to annually review the fees. That review has been carried out and the following reduced fees were approved by Council, on Thursday 3 November 2011, subject to public consultation.
| Notice of Direction | $120 + GST |
| Notice of intention to work on default | $120 + GST |
| Inspection fee post notice | $82 + GST per hour |
The public are hereby notified that the consultation period is 17 November to 16 December 2011. Please direct any enquiry to D Grueber, Biosecurity Coordinator, at the Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim or by email to dave.grueber@marlborough.govt.nz