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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

Construction systems

There are a number to factors to consider when deciding the way your home will be built.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Construction and materials > Construction systems

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

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

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

Sanitary facilities (7. Interior space: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Design sanitary facilities to meet a range of needs, taking into consideration their location and how people get in and out of the space.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 7. Interior space > Sanitary facilities

Restricted building work in your MultiProof

Certificates of design work must be provided for any restricted building work.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Restricted building work in your MultiProof

Mould in damp buildings

How to clean mould and fungi safely.
Resolving problems > Resolution options > Weathertight Issues > Signs of a leaky home > Mould in damp buildings
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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: