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Rapid building assessment resources

Field guides, assessment forms and placards to help territorial authorities quickly assess building safety post-disaster
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Rapid Building Assessment System > Rapid building assessment resources

Building owner rights and obligations

General building owner rights and obligations, with full requirements set out in the Building Act and its regulations.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Building owner rights and obligations

Understanding seismic assessments

Building users should understand the risk to their building when considering the outcomes of seismic assessments.
Getting started > Seismic Work Programme > Understanding seismic assessments

2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Certain unoccupied buildings that don't normally pose a safety risk don't require a building consent.
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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery

1.4 Removal of building element (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not require a building consent.
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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.4 Removal of building element

Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

Changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act commenced on Thursday 23 October 2025.
News and updates > Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

Seismic Review Steering Group Chair and members appointed

An independent Chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of seismic risk management in existing buildings.
News and updates > Seismic Review Steering Group Chair and members appointed

Maintaining your on-site sewage system

On-site sewage systems such as septic tanks need regular maintenance.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > Maintaining your on-site sewage system

Learning from emergency events requiring building management

New Zealand was recently hit by a number of extreme weather events, putting new Building Act powers to manage buildings in an emergency to the test for the first time.
News and updates > Learning from emergency events requiring building management

Operation Magazine - Report into boarding house fire safety and landlord compliance

Following the tragedy at Loafers Lodge, similar properties were inspected throughout New Zealand to identify and address any immediate fire safety concerns. The inspections will also be used to inform any future work to strengthen fire safety requirements in boarding houses.

Managing buildings > Operation Magazine - Report into boarding house fire safety and landlord compliance
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