Why would he do that?
Because at the moment the only condition that a frost fan needs to meet is the restriction on height.
Other than that they are a permitted activity.
Of course the esteemed Mr Brown spouted the same pathetic arguments for their use;
They'll only be used a few times a year
Helicopters will be noisier
Smoke pots will cause pollution
The issue will put livelihoods on the line
Wake up Mr Brown (winemaker and manager of Waimea Estates).
Keep a neighbour awake for a SINGLE night and they are a health hazard to everyone.
Be responsible in using a form of frost control that is appropriate to the situation. There are plenty of alternatives, but I suppose frost fans are the easiest way out. Especially if you don't live at the property concerned (Like Mr Jeff Marr who has installed the first fans in Nelson).
You probably want your legal department do a quick check of their facts as well. You see even if there isn't a specific rule for frost fans to meet a noise level in the district plan, they are still required to comply with the Resource Management Act (section 16 amongst many) and the Health Act (that would be section 35). Either the District Council puts a set of rules in place that allow for the peaceful coexistence of frost fans and community residents, or they (the Council) and the vineyards will find themselves dragged backwards through the Courts (That would be the Environment and District Court by the way).
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