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Building work that doesn't need a building consent

Find out all the information you need to know before starting work that is exempt from the building consent process.

Building law reform programme

The reforms aim to make the building system more efficient, lift the quality of building work, and provide fairer outcomes if things go wrong.

Maintaining the Building Code

The annual Building Code update is a maintenance programme created to ensure effective management of the Building Code and its documents. This can include updates to the Building Code regulations, Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods and published guidance information. Updating the Building Code regularly helps ensure it keeps pace with modern construction methods.

News & updates

Auckland Council Designation of Area for Building Emergency Management

, Auckland Council has designated an area in the Papatoetoe region under the Building Act 2004 following a tornado.

22 June 2021

The Building Amendment Bill has passed into law

, Parliament has passed new legislation to support the use of new, innovative and efficient building methods, and improve trust and confidence in the building system.

14 June 2021

Building for Climate Change submissions summary published

, The full summary of submissions report from the 2020 Building for Climate Change consultation is now available following the initial findings which were released last month.

2 June 2021

Is your new hot water cylinder compliant?

, The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) have published a list of electric hot water cylinders that comply with New Zealand Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

3 June 2021

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Strengthening the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme

, Changes coming to the Licensed Buildings Practitioners (LBP) scheme to improve accountability, efficiency and fairness.

28 May 2021

Building Consent Authority Accreditation Scheme evaluation

, An evaluation into the Building Consent Authority Accreditation Scheme has found that overall the scheme is achieving its intended outcomes.

27 May 2021

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Building Code

Find Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods, updates and technical guidance by Building Code clause.

All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code, even if it doesn't require a building consent. This ensures buildings are safe, healthy and durable for everyone who may use them.

Specific buildings

Learn about the relevant Acceptable Solutions for buildings with special character or particular use.

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Homeowner essentials

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Building Consent Authorities

Information and resources specifically for councils and building consent authorities (BCAs).

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