Buildings in New Zealand are governed by the Building Act and the Building Code whose purpose is to ensure that buildings and similar structures are safe for those who use them.

By law, local councils must ensure that all new buildings and significant renovations comply with the Act and the Code. We do this by consenting, inspecting and certifying building work.

For building consent and other building-related application forms and information, click on these links:

Application Forms

• Project Information Memorandum (PIM) or building consent

• Checklist for commercial or industrial PIM or BC application

• Checklist for residential PIM or BC application

• PIM or building consent for a temporary building

• Amended building consent

• Building consent on land that might be subject to natural hazard

• Certificate of public use

• Code compliance certificate

• Amendment to compliance schedule

• More on Compliance Schedules and IQPs

• Certificate of acceptance

Building Guides and Information

• Building consent

• Certificate of acceptance

• Code Compliance Certificate

• Conservatories

• Dairy Sheds

• Demolition

• Dwellings

• Exemptions

• Farm Buildings

• Garages

• House Additions and Alterations

• Relocating a Building

• Solar Water Heating

• Solid Fuel Heaters

• Swimming and Spa Pools

Complaints

Any complaints relating to building issues must be written on this official complaint form

More information on building requirements can be found at these links:

Smarter Homes - creating affordable, energy-efficient homes

New Zealand Homeowners Building Guide