Before you start

Find out about the penalties you might face if you start building work without an approved building consent.

Find out what a building consent is and when and why you might need one for your building projects.

Find out what happens after you're applied for a building consent.

Find out how long it takes to get your building consent application approved.

A Producer Statement certifies that building work, design or specifications meet the technical requirements of the New Zealand Building Code or conditions of a building consent. Find out how to get one.

Find out about development and reserve contributions and whether you will need to pay them.

Find out how to get building consent help.

Find out if there are other legislations you may need to consider.