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Useful links

Last updated: 9 September 2025

A list of useful resources for building and construction projects.

Websites and pages

Building Performance

www.building.govt.nz 

Building Code

www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance

Building CodeHub

www.codehub.building.govt.nz 

Technical reviews

www.building.govt.nz/building-officials/technical-reviews

Determinations

www.building.govt.nz/resolving-problems/resolution-options/determinations

Standards New Zealand

www.standards.govt.nz

Sources of professional advice include

Registered Architect

www.nzrab.nz/search/

Chartered Professional Engineer

www.engineeringnz.org

Licensed Building Practitioner (relevant licence class)

www.lbp.govt.nz

Registered Building Surveyor

www.buildingsurveyors.co.nz

Building consent authority within your local council (district or city)

www.localcouncils.govt.nz

Registered certifying plumber and/or drainlayer

www.pgdb.co.nz

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: