Ask Phoebe: Street number responsibility of the owners

An Auckland Council spokesperson says "the owner or occupier has the responsibility to visibly display the official address and to maintain the displayed number." Photo / File

Occupier must visibly display official address.

Is there any obligation for property owners to display their street number on their building in commercial or industrial areas? Most commercial or industrial roads are remarkably devoid of street numbers, hence if one wishes to find a business at "126 Smith St" for example, it tends to be a matter of driving up and down searching for clues. Even the Auckland Council building at "4 Osterley Way" fails to have any number on it and neither do its neighbours.
Barry Claridge, Whitford.

According to Auckland Mayor Len Brown's office, the allocation of street numbers is Auckland Council's responsibility. Council can allocate street numbers to any area of land, or building, or part of a building (for example an apartment) and can change existing addresses pursuant to Section 319B Local Government Act 1974.

A spokesperson for the council says:

"The owner or occupier has the responsibility to visibly display the official address and to maintain the displayed number, pursuant to Part 20.7.2 and Part 20.7.3 of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1998. These responsibilities ensure that a consistent street numbering system can be established and that properties can be easily identified and located by visitors, postal services and the emergency services.

"As street numbering officers, we recommend the numbers are clearly displayed and are easily seen from the street. Street numbers for residential buildings must be 75mm or more in height and 150mm or more for all other buildings. Council do not have the resources to police every allocation once implemented, as this responsibility lies with the owners."

Can you please find out what is happening at the old Kingsgate Hotel site in Campbell Rd?
Jenny Brownlie, Epsom.

A resource consent application by Ryman Healthcare for a retirement village on the site has been publicly notified on the Auckland Council website. Plans include 113 independent apartments, 83 assisted living suites and 37 care suites. Submissions on the proposal close on September 10. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mearf7b

Is there any truth to the rumour there are plans to relocate the Takanini station about one kilometre south, close to the new Takanini Village shopping complex?
Pauline Blithe, South Auckland.

Takanini is served by one station between Manuroa Rd and Taka St in the northern part of Takanini. It's an area of significant future growth with two Special Housing Areas already approved.

Auckland Transport is proposing a station at Tironui, together with retention of an upgraded Takanini station with improved access. A station at Tironui could be accommodated within the existing rail corridor. A park and ride is also planned.

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