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Below is a list of useful information we have sent out to our mailing list in the past 12 months:

  • June 2026 newsletter [PDF, 322 KB]
    • Update on workload
    • Objective Build - what you need to know
    • Reminder: new fees and charges from 1 July
    • Greater Christchurch councils work together on building consenting
    • Building consenting teams at the Home Show
    • Your one-stop-shop for building-related approvals in Selwyn District
  • May 2026 newsletter [PDF, 392 KB]

    Maintaining industry standards during busy periods, LBP responsibilities - Lessons from a recent board decision, Change in consenting system coming soon, Working in the road corridor - what you need to know

  • March 2026 newsletter [PDF, 376 KB]

    Proposed changes to fees & charges, Formal directives at inspections, Public pathway safety, BWOF requirements, Development contributions, Non-consented small standalone dwellings, Change in consenting system coming this year

  • December 2025 newsletter [PDF, 253 KB]

    Reminder - holiday season close down, Document submission order - why does this matter? Selwyn district flood model update, Building sector reforms - what we know so far, Legislation and building code change reminders/updates

  • November 2025 newsletter [PDF, 252 KB]

    Holiday season close down, Selwyn district flood model update, Commercial applications - civil information, Relocatable and transportable buildings, and Legislation and building code change reminders/updates

  • September 2025 newsletter [PDF, 421 KB]

    • 2024-25 financial year in review, Update on our workload, Reminders: Supplying your amended documents to us, Minor variations forms, and Missing approvals can delay your building consent, Plasterboard recycling, and Reminders on legislation and building code changes

  • June 2025 newsletter [PDF, 316 KB]

    Fees and charges update, Inspection reminders: Providing LBP details when booking inspections, Viewing smoke alarms at solid fuel heater inspections, Inspection booking app, and Mud and sediment run off from building sites, Professional partnership programme update, Parking safety reminder, and Reminders on legislation and building code changes

  • April 2025 newsletter [PDF, 223 KB]

    Professional partnership programme update, Engineering acceptance for minor residential units – update, PLG 1 form – separate form required, Resource consents – online dashboard, and Reminders on legislation and building code changes