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Connect online to a free advice session
Book a free 15-minute online meeting to get advice on your project before you apply for a consent.
How to connect with us online
The 15-minute online meeting is held on
Microsoft Teams. This is software you can download and use for free. You do not need to create an account.
We will email you the date and time of the meeting, and a link to the meeting.
Use the link 'Join Microsoft Teams Meeting' to join the meeting at the scheduled time.
If you cannot connect to the meeting online, we will call you on the number you provide.
Visit
How to join a Teams meeting as a guest for help using Microsoft Teams.
Tip
We recommend you test Microsoft Teams before the meeting starts to make sure it is working.
Types of advice available
We offer free online advice sessions for:
We do not offer free online advice sessions for planning. To avoid application processing delays, it is important you
engage a professional.
Book or cancel an online meeting
Call our Contact Centre on 09 301 0101.
After your meeting
If you want a longer session, book a
pre-application guidance meeting.
If you have applied for a consent and require an update, contact your processing officer or call our Contact Centre on 09 301 0101.
Related topics
| What is a consent and do you need one? | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/Pages/what-is-consent.aspx | What is a consent and do you need one? | Find out what a resource consent and a building consent are, and how to check if you need one. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building consents
Resource consents | |
| Building and renovation projects | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects | Building and renovation projects | Guides to help you find out if you need a consent for your project, including; decks, fences, garages, sheds, gazebos, pools, re-clad work, heating, sleepouts, home renovations, water tanks and more. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
| What can I do in my zone? | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/Pages/what-can-do-zone.aspx | What can I do in my zone? | Find out how to check your property zone and the different activities allowed in your zone. Includes information on different housing zones. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Planning zones | |
| Building consent pre-application guidance | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/pre-application-guidance.aspx | Building consent pre-application guidance | Find out what our building consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you do. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
| Resource consent pre-application guidance | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/resource-consent-pre-application-guidance.aspx | Resource consent pre-application guidance | Find out what our resource consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you apply. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Resource consents | |
| Auckland Design Manual | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/auckland-design-manual.aspx | Auckland Design Manual | The Auckland Design Manual provides objective criteria and context for making your design decisions. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
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