Water Act 2000

This section applies to an amendment of a water licence by the chief executive under section 132(1)(b).

The amendment must not—

increase the amount of water that may be taken under the licence; or

increase the daily rate or maximum rate per second at which water may be taken under the licence; or

change the location of taking or interfering with water under the licence, unless the dealing is permitted under a regulation or water management protocol; or

increase the interference with water under the licence.

Before the chief executive acts under subsection (1), the chief executive must give the licensee a show cause notice about the proposed amendment.

In deciding whether to amend the water licence, the chief executive must consider any properly made submission about the proposed amendment.

If the chief executive is satisfied the proposed amendment should be made, the chief executive must, within 30 business days after the decision, give the licensee an amended water licence in the approved form and an information notice about the decision.

If the chief executive is not satisfied the amendment should be made, the chief executive must give the licensee notice that the water licence will not be amended.

The amended water licence takes effect from the day the licence is given to the licensee.