Land Information Memorandum

What is a Land Information Memorandum (LIM)?

A LIM report provides historical and current information held by the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council on properties throughout the Central Hawke’s Bay District.

A LIM is based on a search of Council records only. There may be other information relating to the land which is unknown to Council.  Council does not undertake any inspection of the land or any building on it for the purpose of preparing a Land Information Memorandum.

A LIM is usually requested prior to the purchase or sale of a property.

A LIM is issued under section 44A of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 2002 and contains all information known to Council relevant to the described land.

The applicant is solely responsible for ensuring that the described land is suitable for a particular purpose.  Any plans, aerial photographs or diagrams attached to the LIM are for illustrative purposes only and are not confirmation of the legal position of the boundaries, or any services on, the described land.

How do I apply?

There are three types of LIM applications available.  They are Residential, Commercial and Urgent.  You can now apply for all three LIM types online.

Each type of LIM has two forms associated with it; one for applications where the applicant will be providing a Certificate of Title (C/T) and one where Council will provide the Certificate of Title.  Council will charge $25.00 (incl. GST)  for providing a Certificate of Title.  The charge is included in the LIM application fee.

Online Residential LIM Applications
Online Commercial LIM Applications
Online Urgent LIM Applications

 If you do not wish to apply online, you can download the application form here. You  The form is also available from the Waipukurau Library and Service Centre in Kitchener Street, Waipukurau  or the main Council Office at 32 Ruataniwha Street, Waipawa.  You may also phone Council on 06-857-8060 and request that a form be posted to you.

Who do I call?

If you would like more information regarding your LIM application please e-mail or phone Miriam Squire on 06-857-8060.

What we need from you

Once you have completed the application you need to forward it to Council either by dropping it into our Waipukurau or Waipawa offices or simply post it to the address below with the appropriate fee:

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
PO Box 127
Waipawa 4240