Building Regulations

The Government's Department of Building and Housing manages the system that regulates building work and monitors its effectiveness.

This includes reviewing the Building Code and publishing information on how to comply with it. 

The Department also monitors the performance of councils and can investigate complaints by or against them.

Each council is responsible for administering the Building Act and the New Zealand Building Code within its district.

If a dispute arises over compliance with the Building Code or a decision made by a council, either party can apply to the Department for a determination, which is a legally binding decision.

For more information about the Department of Building and Housing visit its website at www.dbh.govt.nz

The Department and the Consumers Institute have also set up a very useful website for home owners, builders and renovators. Visit it at www.consumerbuild.org.nz