The Environmental Protection Act 1986 (amended in 1996) deals with the problem of noise and makes it an offence to create unreasonable noise. Noise is considered “unreasonable” if it disrupts people’s health, welfare and amenity. 
Making loud and intrusive noise late at night and early in the morning will likely result in complaints from neighbours.
What can be done about noise levels from another home or venue?
Before you make a complaint against people or venues in your community make sure you have all the facts. The following checklist of questions can be used to gather evidence. It is a guide only and you must not take the law into your own hands, as you may be the one who ends up in trouble with the authorities.
Alcohol-Related Noise Checklist:
- Why do you think the noise was alcohol-related?
- What time did the disturbance occur?
- Was it a ‘one-off’ incident? If not, how often does it occur?
- What is the type of noise? For example music, shouting, fighting.
- Where is it coming from? A private premises or a licensed venue?
- Are the windows in your house open or closed?
- What are the noise levels in your house?
- For example is the air-conditioner, television or radio on.
Once you have gathered your information, there are a number of approaches you can take.
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