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Complaints about building consent authorities

If you can't resolve a problem with a building consent authority directly, you may be able to make a complaint to MBIE.
Resolving problems > Resolution options > Formal complaints > Complaints about building consent authorities

2014/031: Regarding the authority's refusal to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(k) for a proposed greenhouse

Determination 2014/031 [PDF 315 KB] Date issued: 22 July 2014

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureC3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire sourceB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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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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2009/039: Determination regarding the cancellation of an existing consent, and refusal to issue a new consent for additions and alterations to a house

Determination 2009/039 [PDF 139 KB] Date issued: 8 June 2009

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Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureG12 - Water suppliesG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Napier City Council
Section of the Building Act:
52
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Have your say on the options for a better consenting system

MBIE is seeking feedback on potential options to improve the current building consent system as part of the second stage in a system-wide review.
News and updates > Have your say on the options for a better consenting system

2006/016: Amendment of the building consent for swimming pool fences

Determination 2006/016 [PDF 110 KB] Date issued: 7 March 2006

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Primary Building Code clause:
F4 - Safety from falling
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Auckland Council
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2013/070: The refusal to grant a building consent for a prefabricated building

Determination 2013/070 [PDF 97 KB] Date issued: 14 November 2013

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Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureG4 - VentilationG13 - Foul water
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Clutha District Council
Section of the Building Act:
49
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2008/013: Refusal of a consent for a farm implement storage shelter

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2008 13 [PDF 49 KB] Date issued: 4 March 2008

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Primary Building Code clause:
B2 - Durability
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Durability (timber)
Council:
Waimakariri District Council
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2011/069: Regarding conditions to a building consent and the use of a building

Note: The determination was subject to appeal but this was dismissed by the Court. See: The Wanaka Gym v Department of Building and Housing [PDF 93 KB] (District Court, Queenstown, 6 September 2012, CIV-2011-059-000225)

Determination 2011/069 [PDF 216 KB] Date issued: 11 July 2011

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Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Queenstown Lakes District Council
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2019/012: Regarding the issuing of a building consent

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a building consent that was issued in error. A building consent was granted for building work that had already been completed or was near completion when the consent was issued. 

Determination 2019/012 [PDF 103 KB] Date issued: 18 April 2019

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40
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