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Do you need resource consent?

Make sure you find out whether you need a resource consent for your building project.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Resource consent

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

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

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

National Building Consent Authority Competency Assessment System (NCAS)

A national framework to help BCAs assess and manage the competency of building control staff.
National Building Consent Authority Competency Assessment System (NCAS)

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
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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: