Building Dwellings on Maori Land
As a permitted activity, you can build one main dwelling and one minor dwelling (no more than 50m2 gross floor area) per title.  If it is a permitted activity, this means you are not required to apply for a resource consent but are required to apply for a building consent.

We've produced a pamphlet to help guide you through the process of building dwellings on Maori land.

Building Fees and Charges
View the Building Fees and Charges for 2010/2011.

Building on land subject to hazard
Section 72 is part of the Building Act 2004. It covers situations where people want to build on land that is subject to a real or potential hazard.

We've produced a pamphlet that will help guide you through the process of building on land subject to hazard.

Building Warrant of Fitness
If your Building Warrant of Fitness has expired, Council is here to assist you through the process, use them if you need them. If you do nothing you will be in contravention of the requirements of the Building Act 2004 because you haven’t supplied a current Building Warrant of Fitness.

We've produced a pamphlet to help guide you through the process of renewing your Building Warrant of Fitness.

Certificate of Acceptance
Occasionally property owners discover that building work on their property does not have a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). This often occurs when owners are contemplating selling the property.

We've produced a pamphlet to help guide you through the process of applying for a Certificate of Acceptance.

Code Compliance Certificate
The Building Act states that an owner must obtain a building consent from Council before doing work and must advise Council when the work is completed. The Council shall issue a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the building work complies with the Building Consent.

Compliance Schedule and Building Warrant of Fitness
This information is intended to help building owners and managers understand their responsibilities under the Building Act 2004. This is particularly so if you are the owner of a commercial, industrial or communal building.

Deck and Balcony Safety
It is important to undertake regular checks of decks and/or balconies around your property to ensure rot does not set in.

Fencing of Swimming Pools
If your project includes a swimming pool, view information regarding Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 to ensure you comply with the Act.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about Building.

Leaky Buildings
Leaky building syndrome is all about weathertightness or, more correctly, the lack of it, and around the country hundreds of homes built in recent years are suffering the consequences.

Monolithic Cladding
Applicant's Information where Monolithic Cladding is to be used.

Safe Drinking Water
If you are not connected to a Council water supply for the water you use for drinking, food preparation, washing-up and personal hygiene, then to safeguard your health the water needs treating before use.

We've produced a pamphlet regarding untreated water and how to safeguard your health.

Any water supply other than a properly protected deep bore supply needs treating before drinking.