I wondering if someone could help me out.I own a property in Palmerston North.My property is classed as Residential.It backs on to farm land classed as rural. I want to get a boundary fence built.I just want a 1.5m post and board fence.The neighbour is demanding he wont agree to anything less than a 1.8m.
What are the rules here since we are classed differently.I just want nice, cheap and simple.
Thanks in advance
gabbysnana,
Mar 11, 4:45pm
have a look in the fencing act, serve a notice ofwhat you want.
hydroman08,
Mar 11, 4:49pm
The fencing act doesnt have examples of what to do in this situation (well not what I can find).Id rather get some helpful advice before I start serving notices etc. Would like to stay on neutral terms.
tigra,
Mar 11, 7:06pm
Issue a written fencing notice to your neighbour advising what sort of fence you want and the cost. He has 14(!) days to respond in writing with an alternative proposal. If you cannot agree you take it to an adjudicator like the Disputes Tribunal (costs $36.30). If he doesnt reply you can build what you want and bill him for half.I think where there are two different property classifications thats probably the best place to take it. Incidentally there is no such thing as a minimum fence for residential areas,its usually taken as the most common type of fence in use in th area.
ossieborn,
Mar 12, 10:08am
He probably just wants to be sure no one can climb the fence and hurt them self's on his property which he is liable for. suggest you look at a fence with some trellis on top he gets his hight, you get the veiw.
russ18,
Mar 12, 10:12am
Why are you not happy with a 1.8 metre fence!
woody89,
Mar 12, 11:19am
Cattle will lean over a 1.5 wooden fence. By doing that they will get at your plants & ultimately push over the fence. Both of which he'd be liable for.
hydroman08,
Mar 12, 3:02pm
Isnt he supposed to have other fences to contain stock! 3 Wire or something! The boundary fence is a separate issue.I did suggest a 1.5 with trellis, but he wasnt happy. I want a 1.5m so I can still keep the view (ranges, orchard etc).Its nice and peaceful.
twink19,
Mar 12, 6:14pm
7 wire post and batton
kattagee,
Mar 12, 9:03pm
This is the requirement and If he wants it bigger he will have to do it himself
tui93,
Mar 13, 3:08am
As above - he only has to pay 50% of a standard 7 wire post and batton fence. If you want wood and it cost more you'd have to pay for that. You want the poor bugger to put up "another " fence on the inside! He could put up an internal hotwire on his side if he had power available, which would save the fence over time.
ferrit47,
Mar 14, 8:30am
Yes I agree with Woody89. You would be moaning if Farmers stock ate your plants.
brapbrappy,
Mar 14, 6:55pm
SINCE WHEN!
tui93,
Mar 14, 7:02pm
That's the rural requirements - check FedFarmers Fencing Act.
tigra,
Mar 14, 7:06pm
It is never that simple and this thread is a good example
kattagee,
Mar 14, 7:10pm
Since we got a fence up 4 years ago.The other party wanted a deer fence and we told him that that was his choice but not ours,. to pay for. We paid equal shares in a standard 7 wire post and batten.
lalbagh,
Mar 14, 7:37pm
if cost sharing isnt the issue, simply erect a 1.5m yourself on your side of the boundary- if it is within the legal boundary it is your fence not his. As for cattle leaning over, a simple single wire electric fence along the top will work wonders. Mr L
woody89,
Mar 15, 2:16pm
Assuming power is available (battery packs don't last long). At that height power may be an issue on the townie side of the fence. Outriggers on the paddock side would be better. Tui's comments re 7 wire are correct as I understand the requirements.
crackerjack19,
Mar 16, 1:37pm
It doesnt take much working out that 50% of a 1.8m fence (which is maximum) will cost less than 100% of a 1.5m fence on your side of the boundary. As an aside to this put the flush boards on his side of the fence cattle will be lot less likely to rub on it, not only that it is lot easier to fasten stuff to the rails on your side. With nice plants climbing on fence how much difference is 300mm likely to make !
tigra,
Mar 16, 1:47pm
Of course you cant get away with that in an urban situation.
kenw1,
Apr 21, 12:05am
The fencing Act has nothing to do with fed farmers, its an act of parliament, and well worth reading before spouting off.
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