Building
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Do You Need a Building Consent?
Helpful online tools to help you work out whether you need a consent and what you will need to apply. Also contains information about applying for a discretionary exemption.
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Alterations, Change of Use & Extensions
Information from the Building Act about alterations to existing buildings (Section 112), change of use (Section 115), extension to specified life (Section 116) and subdividing (Section 116A).
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Building Forms, Checklists & Guides
Building related forms, guides and checklists.
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Objective Build
Applying online for your building consent is easy with the Objective Build building consent platform.
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Processing your Building Consent
How long it takes to process, conditions on a consent, Fire & Emergency memorandums, complaints and determination processes.
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Certifying Building Work
How building work is certified and how to apply for code compliance certificates (CCC) once your building work is complete.
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Changes to Approved Building Consents
Information about minor variations and amendments to your approved building consent.
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Earthquake-Prone Buildings
Information on the national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings, why we have the system, and how it works.
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Granny Flats
Information about the construction of granny flats and new legislation that came into effect in early 2026.
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Building Consent Inspections
When are inspections needed, third party and remote inspections, how to book an inspection, and everything else you need to know.
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Guidance on Inspections
Guidance and information about the things that will be looked at during your inspections.
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Project Information Memorandums (PIM)
What is a Project Information Memorandum and why you need one.
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Swimming Pools & Spa Pools
Consents and compliance information for pools, spas and pool fencing.
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Archaeological Authority Portal
Applications for Archaeological Authorities are handled through the AAP, providing centralised communication, reminders about your application and the ability to track progress in real-time.
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Building for Public Use and Building Warrant of Fitness
Compliance Schedules and getting a Certificate for Public Use
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Restricted Building Work
Restricted Building Work was introduced into the Building Act in 2012 with the aim of ensuring that a building is structurally sound and weather-tight.
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Building Consent Authority (BCA) Complaints
Information for if you're unhappy with a decision the BCA has made, or if you want to complain about any building control function the BCA undertakes.
