Land Information memorandums (LIMs)
If you are considering purchasing a property in Auckland, we recommend you obtain a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) before finalising the purchase.
A LIM is one of the many sources of information to help you in your decision to purchase a property. Other sources of property information include the council's complete property file, council district and regional plans and professional reports by companies e.g. a building inspection service.
LIMs provide information on:
- special land features or characteristics (including potential erosion, slippage or subsidence)
- private and public stormwater and sewerage drains
- any rates that may be owing in relation to the land
- information concerning building, plumbing/drainage, and resource planning consents (including notice, order or requisition affecting the land or any building)
- special conditions including NZ Historic Places Trust listings
- any information which has been notified to the council by any statutory organisation in terms of any other Act
- network utility in relation to the Building Act 1991 or 2004
- and much more
Order a LIM
Visit our customer service centres or order online.
If the property you require a LIM for is in Auckland central, North Shore or Waitakere you can order a LIM online and pay by credit card:
If you require a LIM for a property in another Auckland area other than above, please download the application form and return it to us either by email, post or visit us in person.
Note: Please fill out the application form correctly including the mandatory fields to avoid delays with your LIM.
LIM application form (305kb PDF)
Email us your LIM application form
Download the application form above, scan it and email it to the relevant area office. Please do not email credit card details or provide them on your form.
LIM processing timeframes
The standard service for processing a LIM is within 10 working days.
Timeframes for urgent service:
No refund available for the urgent service
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Central including Waiheke Island
(Former Auckland City Council area) |
4 hours |
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Henderson
(Former Waitakere City Council area) |
3 working days |
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Great Barrier Island
(Former Auckland City Council area) |
3 working days |
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Manukau
(Former Manukau City Council area) |
3 working days |
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Papakura
(Former Papakura District Council area) |
3 working days |
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Pukekohe
(Former Franklin District Council area) |
3 working days |
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Orewa
(Former Rodney District Council area) |
3 working days |
Takapuna
(Former North Shore City Council area)
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3 working days |
Post your LIM application form to us
Download the application form above and post it to:
Private Bag 92300,
DX CX 10032,
Auckland 1142,
New Zealand
Drop off your LIM application form to us in person
Costs for LIMs
No refund available for the urgent service.
- Urgent service - $345
- Urgent vacant lot - $265
- Standard service - $245
- Standard vacant lot - $155
Prices are inclusive of GST. A standard service fee will apply to any request for a LIM within the former Waitakere City Council area.
Collecting your LIM
We offer the following delivery methods:
- Standard Post/DX Mail
- Fax (report only)
- Email (report only) wih the exception of Auckland Central office
- Courier (additional charges apply)
- Collection from any of our offices below between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday:
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| Hauraki Gulf Islands |
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