Report from RNZ by Shannon PitmanA property owner who refused to remove eight shipping containers stacked on a property in the heart of Wellington says they are no different to cars or pot plants. However, the Environment Court has stepped in and told the owner to clear the containers within 30 days, or apply for a resource consent to keep them there. In November 2024, the Wellington City Council received a complaint about two shipping containers stacked vertically at 218 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington. At the hearing, Spencer said he did not need a resource consent and other businesses in neighbouring properties also had containers on their properties. The court determined the containers met the definition of a building and therefore required a resource consent.