MetService has issued a weather warning for Whangārei District to last until 2:00pm today, Tuesday 21 January 2025. Check here for storm road closure information.
These guidance notes are designed to give you more information and insight on the stated topic.
They are based on council's current knowledge and understanding.
These are subject to change through mechanisms like determinations, case law and guidance from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Guidance on conditions that can be issued on a building consent and the importance for everyone involved to read and understand and act on them as required.
Find out how Council regularises the building work undertaken before 1 July 1992.
Guidance about older buildings which have not been issued a Code Compliance Certificate, how owners can proceed and apply.
Find out how Council complies with the accreditation requirements of being a Building Consent Authority.
Natural hazards are addressed by a range of regulatory processes, some of which arise under the Building Act 2004.
Information and guidance on how we view, use, review Producer Statements and when they may be required.
Building professionals need to be registered by the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme, Engineering New Zealand or a similar professional body.
Find out about relocating buildings or cabins, using shipping containers as buildings and when a building consent will be required.
Find out what restricted building work is and who can do this.
Find out why a Building Consent application needs a completed subdivision consenting process and 224c certificate prior to applying for building consent.
Some buildings are intended to have a specified lifespan of less than 50 years - an Extension of Life can be requested for these buildings.
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