Apply for a LIM

A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a Council document that provides information held by us on a specific property.

We recommended that anyone planning to buy a property obtains a LIM on the property before completing the purchase, as it could disclose information that might influence their purchase decision.

Anyone can obtain a LIM.

A LIM can only provide information that we have on our records at the time the LIM is prepared.

Please note:

  • Please advise if you wish to withdraw your application, noting that the cancellation fee will apply if work has commenced.
  • A site visit is not carried out.
  • We are unable to provide an Urgent LIM option.

What information is in a LIM?

A LIM will contain all or any of the following:

  • official address, legal description, and unit/flat number
  • special land features or characteristics including known hazards such as the potential for erosion, slippage, subsidence or flooding
  • private and public stormwater and sewerage (wastewater) drains as shown in the council records
  • rates information i.e. annual rates payable and rates outstanding on the property
  • water account information, including outstanding amounts
  • planning information - any resource consents or requisitions affecting the land, and information on zonings and designations. Information relating to the use to which the land may be put and conditions attached to that use
  • health information - any licences, registrations or requisitions e.g. for food premises, health facilities etc
  • subdivision and developments - any known developments
  • building - any building consents/permits, code compliance certificates, existence of a swimming pool, building warrant of fitness.
  • information given to the council about the land or buildings and/or site designations imposed by any statutory body i.e. Historic Places Trust
  • any other information that the council considers (at its discretion) to be relevant.

Please note:

The LIM contains the information we hold in our records, not from a site visit.

If any unconsented works have taken place on the property without our knowledge (whether or not the work is exempt from the requirement for a consent) we may not have access to this information so it may not be included in a LIM report. 

We recommend you inspect the site and also get expert opinion on the property.

A LIM will not provide full details of building or planning restrictions applying to a site.

Online

Step 1.Prepare relevant document

You will need to provide a Record of title.  The search copy must be dated within the last three months - the date can be found at the bottom of the record of title.

If you do not have a record of title or it is older than three months, you can search for and buy a record of title online from Land Information New Zealand. 

Land Record Search (linz.govt.nz)

Step 2.Complete application

Fill in our online form and upload your Record of title.   

LIM online application form

Step 3.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness.

If your application contains incorrect or insufficient information, we will contact you via email.

The email will contain a link to your submitted online application form, which you will be able to update and resubmit to us.   

Step 4.Pay application fee

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.  

The processing of your LIM application will commence upon payment of the fee.

LIM fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in-person or call us with your details.  We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online:  Pay an application fee or invoice 

Phone:  09 430 4200 

Step 5.Receive report

We have ten working days to issue a LIM following receipt of the completed application form and payment of the required fee.

The LIM report will be sent to you via email.

By email

Step 1.Prepare relevant document

You will need to provide a Record of title.  The search copy must be dated within the last three months - the date can be found at the bottom of the record of title.

If you do not have a record of title or it is older than three months, you can search for and buy a record of title online from Land Information New Zealand. 

Land Record Search (linz.govt.nz)

Step 2.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.   

LIM application form(PDF, 244KB)

Step 3.Email us

Email your completed application form and record of title to:

Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz 

Step 4.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness.

If your application contains incorrect or insufficient information, we will contact you.

Step 5.Pay application fee

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.  

The processing of your LIM application will commence upon payment of the fee.

LIM fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in-person or call us with your details.  We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online:  Pay an application fee or invoice 

Phone:  09 430 4200 

Step 6.Receive report

We have ten working days to issue a LIM following receipt of the completed application form and payment of the required fee.

The LIM report will be sent to you via email.

By post

Step 1.Prepare supporting documents

You will need to provide a Record of title.  The search copy must be dated within the last three months - the date can be found at the bottom of the record of title.

If you do not have a record of title or it is older than three months, you can search for and buy a record of title online from Land Information New Zealand. 

Land Record Search (linz.govt.nz)

Step 2.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.   

LIM application form(PDF, 244KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed application and record of title to:  

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness.

If your application contains incorrect or insufficient information, we will contact you.

Step 5.Pay application fee

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.  

The processing of your LIM application will commence upon payment of the fee.

LIM fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in-person or call us with your details.  We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online:  Pay an application fee or invoice 

Step 6.Receive report

We have ten working days to issue a LIM following receipt of the completed application form and payment of the required fee.

The LIM report will be sent to you via email.

In-person

Step 1.Prepare supporting documents

You will need to provide a Record of title.  The search copy must be dated within the last three months - the date can be found at the bottom of the record of title.

If you do not have a record of title or it is older than three months, you can search for and buy a record of title online from Land Information New Zealand. 

Land Record Search (linz.govt.nz)

Step 2.Complete the application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.   

LIM application form(PDF, 244KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring in your completed application, record of title and payment into one of our Customer Service centres: 

Te Iwitahi
 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 4.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness.

If your application contains incorrect or insufficient information, we will ask you to provide the additional information.

Step 5.Pay application fee

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.  

The processing of your LIM application will commence upon payment of the fee.

LIM fees and charges

You can pay the fee by cash, Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard at our Customer Service centres at the time of submitting the application.

A receipt can be issued upon request.

Step 6.Receive report

We have ten working days to issue a LIM following receipt of the completed application form and payment of the required fee.

The LIM report will be sent to you via email.

Enquiries

Use our online form to enquire about a LIM.

Enquire online

Phone: 09 430 4200

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