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2026/046: Regarding compliance of building work with clause E1.3.1 and decisions in relation to that building

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Date issued: 9 November 2026
Primary Building Code clause:: E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:: Surface water
Council:: Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:: 17, 94 and 95.

Summary

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a code compliance certificate for building work carried out at 575 Don Buck Road, and whether that building work complies with clause E1 Surface water as it relates to protection of other property.

The matter turns on an assessment of whether the building work has concentrated or directed surface water in a way that could cause nuisance or damage at 579 Don Buck Road.

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