We are supporting the national response to COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities while continuing to deliver Building Control services.
As the nation is now at alert level 2, interactions with Council Building Control teams is still a little different. Building Control teams are still working on processing building consents from home, however building inspections have now resumed and are available provided required health and safety measures are adhered to and social distancing can be maintained on site.
Please refer to your local Councils website by clicking on the relevant Council logo below and feel free to resume booking building consent inspections as normal.
Please see MBIE guidance on What the COVID-19 Level 2 alert means for the Building and Construction sector and the current definition of essential business here https://www.building.govt.nz/covid-19/
If you are feeling unwell make sure you seek medical advice via Healthline<https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus> or your GP.
For the most up-to-date information about the New Zealand COVID-19 situation visit <https://covid19.govt.nz/>
Application Forms & Checklists
This section contains documents used for building work approvals, including application forms and checklists. If your Council provides an online service, follow the link to submit your application and … Read More
Building Consents
The Building Consents section deals with the following topics: What is a Building Consent? Who is responsible for applying for the Building Consent? How to apply for the Building Consent. … Read More
Decks, Balconies & Verandas
A deck, balcony or veranda must comply with the Building Act 2004 and the New Zealand Building Code. You should contact the Building Unit of your local Council before starting construction work if you … Read More
Do I Need A Building Consent?
This section deals with whether or not a building consent will be required prior to carrying out building work. There are three areas that should be considered - Building work that is: Exempt … Read More
Fences & Retaining Walls
Fences Obligations and Rights The Fencing Act 1978 sets out the obligations and rights of land owners, and the Building Act 2005, Local Government Act 1974 and Council District Plans (under the … Read More
Residential Pools
Definitions A pool means any excavation or structure (excluding an artificial lake) of a kind normally used for swimming, paddling, or bathing; or any product (other than an ordinary home … Read More
