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2025/012: The issue of a notice to fix for building work carried out without building consent

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for work it considered was building work carried out without a building consent when one was required. The dispute centres on whether the work that was carried out is building work regulated under the Building Act and for which a notice to fix could be issued. The determination also considers the form and content of the notice to fix.
Determination 2025/012 [PDF 506 KB] Date issued: 28 February 2025

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Hurunui District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40
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Rapid building assessment placarding system

Placards placed on buildings after an assessment let you know how buildings may be used after an emergency.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Rapid building assessment placarding system

2024/065: The authority’s decision to make changes to a building consent after the building consent had been issued.

This determination concerns an authority’s decision to re‐issue a building consent, adding a condition for natural hazard notification under section 73, after it had already issued a building consent for the same building work. The determination considers whether the authority had the power to re‐issue the building consent.
Determination 2024/065 [PDF 315 KB] Date issued: 26 November 2024

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Opotiki District Council
Section of the Building Act:
49, 72, 73
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2020/024: Regarding the grant of a building consent for alterations to a building

This determination considers whether alterations to a multi-level building on land subject to a natural hazard (flooding) are 'major alterations' in terms of section 71 of the Building Act. The authority was of the view that the alterations are major and granted building consent subject to a condition requiring notification on the property titles under section 73 of the Act. The determination discusses the relevant factors in assessing whether building work constitutes major alterations.
Determination 2020/024 [PDF 380 KB] Date issued: 4 September 2020

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
71(1), 72, 73
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Guidance to building consent amendments

Interim amendment guidance, to help you understand the requirements for changing your consented building plans.
Projects & consents > Build to the consent > Making changes to your plans > Guidance to building consent amendments

Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

The Government has agreed to change the liability rules in the building and construction sector. Those commissioning or undertaking construction work will need to be prepared.
News and updates > Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

MultiProof eligibility expanded for faster consenting

More developers can now apply for a MultiProof to speed up building consents for standardised designs.
News and updates > MultiProof eligibility expanded for faster consenting

10. Playground equipment

This section includes private household and certain public playground equipment.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 10. Playground equipment

2025/013: The issue of a notice to fix for building work carried out without building consent

This determination is subject to appeal. This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for work it considered was building work carried out without a building consent when one was required. The dispute centres on whether the work that was carried out is building work regulated under the Building Act and for which a notice to fix could be issued. The determination also considers the form and content of the notice to fix.
Determination 2025/013 [PDF 546 KB] Date issued: 28 February 2025

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Hurunui District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40
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2016/017: Regarding the issuing of a code compliance certificate for a house

This determination was sought by the building consent authority to reverse a code compliance certificate in order to address an administrative error. The authority had incorrectly issued the code compliance certificate specifically excluding an element of building work that had been approved in the building consent.
Determination 2016/017 [PDF 95 KB] Date issued: 6 May 2016

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Tasman District Council
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