196Powers to enter land and undertake works

196 Powers to enter land and undertake works

(1)  Where necessary to carry out its responsibilities in the administration of a riverworks district, hydro-electric district or drainage district, a responsible water entity may, in addition to its powers under any other Act –

(a) on giving notice in accordance with section 242(1) to an occupier of land, enter and pass over the land with persons, vehicles and machinery; and

(b) on giving 14 days' notice by post to –

(i) an occupier of land; or

(ii) if the land appears to be unoccupied, to the person shown in the valuation list or assessment roll of the relevant council as the owner at his or her address shown in the list or roll –

undertake any activities required to maintain any of its works.

(2)  If the entry on land is required urgently by reason of imminent danger to human or animal life or to protect any works of the water entity or the environment, notice under subsection (1) is not required.