Building and alteration

Everything you need to know about Building Consents - how they work, when you need one, and how to apply for one. If you are planning to build, carry out alterations or renovate your home or business, this is the place to start.

• Learn about building consents
• How to apply for a building consent
• Inspections and compliance
• Track a building consent
• Complaints process
• Building updates

Some forms of heating need building consents... and we also have some suggestions for you about energy efficiency when you're thinking about your heating and insulation needs.

• Energy efficiency and heating your home
• Does my heating solution need a building consent?
• Heating, air quality and the Good Wood scheme
• Warmer Kiwi Homes programme

Find out about the rules for swimming pools and how to keep your family and friends safe, and details of the three-yearly inspection process.