4Principles for performing functions under this Act

4 Principles for performing functions under this Act

A person performing a function under this Act is to ensure that –

(a) the performance of the function is likely to further –

(i) the objects of this Act; and

(ii) [Section 4 Amended by No. 18 of 2021, s. 48, Applied:05 Nov 2021] the resource management and planning system objectives as set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 ; and

(b) the performance of the function is appropriate and adapted to achieving its purpose and is within his or her authority under this Act; and

(c) in the reasonable opinion of the person, the manner of performing the function is no more intrusive, restrictive or expensive than is required in the circumstances; and

(d) the performance of the function does not, or is not likely to, unreasonably endanger the health or safety of a person; and

(e) if the performance of the function involves an animal, the performance of the function does not, or is not likely to, cause unreasonable and unjustifiable pain or suffering to the animal.