How to join

What happens next

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We review your application (against the partner criteria)

We assess:

  • Your LBP registration.
  • Quality of past applications (including RFIs).
  • Inspection results and site documentation.
  • Communication and working relationship with us.
  • Any complaints or disciplinary history.

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We make a decision

You’ll get:

  • A written decision.
  • A copy of our review.
  • Advice if you need to improve anything (if your application is declined)

Note: you can apply again later after the issues are fixed.


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If you’re approved

You’ll:

  • Be added to our PPP register.
  • Be listed on our website.
  • Get a partner certificate and badge.
  • Be able to submit PPP applications (meeting the partner consent expectations).

Important: PPP applications must be made under the company name, with the design LBP as the contact (if relevant.


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Ongoing checks

We’ll:

  • Check your work regularly against the required standard.
  • Make sure standard stay high to manage risks and maintain quality.

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Appealing decisions

You can ask us to review a decision if:

  • your application to become a partner is declined, or
  • you are suspended or removed from programme.

Email your concerns to buildingppp@selwyn.govt.nz, attention Building Operations Manager.


When you submit an application

Once you've become an approved partner when you submit an application we will:

  • Check it is a PPP application (use “PPP” in your application notes)
  • Confirm you’re on our partner register.
  • Check key property details match Council records.
  • Give it to an experienced processor familiar with PPP.
  • Use pre-filled in checklists save time.
  • Focus on higher-risk areas, including:
    • Site conditions (wind, snow, earthquake, ground conditions).
    • Foundation design.
    • Key risk items like:
      • Cladding junctions.
      • Long-span structural elements.
      • Fire protection requirements.
      • Specific engineered design (SED).
  • Stamp and issue your documents in the correct order (that you submitted them).
  • Review some applications regularly (at least every 6 months) to:
    • Check you are meeting programme requirements.
    • Confirm application quality.
    • Provide feedback and guidance.