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General information on building safety in earthquakes

You need to seek professional engineering advice for any structural concerns you have about your building.

Managing your BWoF (for buildings with specified systems)

Owners of buildings with specified systems need to supply council with a BWoF annually (including IQP certification).

2026/009: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for building work at a residential property

This Determination is subject to appeal. This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a contravention of section 40 in relation to several items of building work. It considers whether a notice to fix can be issued for work which has been completed at the time the notice is issued, and whether an authority must know when the building work occurred. The determination also considers the remedies in the notice to fix.

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2019/047: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for the relocation of two buildings

This determination considers a building consent authority’s exercise of its power of decision in issuing a notice to fix for the relocation of two buildings and the installation of a wastewater system.  The determination discusses the contraventions for which the notice was issued, who the notice was issued to, and how the provisions of the Building Act apply when a building is relocated.

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Te Pae – our online portal

Te Pae provides organisations and the public a way to engage, access and submit information to MBIE

Planning a successful build

If you’re building or renovating, find out how to meet your legal obligations as a homeowner, owner-builder or building professional. Once you’ve scoped your project thoroughly, you’ll be able to work out whether you need any consents or specific tradespeople. Protect yourself and your contractors with contracts and insurance.

Implied warranties and defects

Implied warranties can protect you for up to 10 years if defects arise once your building work has been completed.

Tradespeople, designers and consumers

What building product information requirements mean for tradespeople, designers and consumers and how they will benefit.

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:

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