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Building and renovation projects

Handy information to help you understand how to work with us on common projects.

Add, repair or replace a garage

A garage is an enclosed structure whose primary purpose is to store vehicles. Building a new garage will always require a building consent.

Add, repair or replace a gazebo

Check if you need a consent to add, repair or replace a gazebo, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Add, repair or replace a garden shed

Check if you need a consent to add, repair or replace a shed, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build a deck

Find out how to check if you need a consent to build a deck, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build or extend a sleepout or cabin

Check if you need a consent to build or extend a sleepout or cabin, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build a fence

Check if you need a consent to build a fence, talk to your neighbours, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build a retaining wall

Check if you need a consent to build a retaining wall, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build, repair or replace a carport

Check if you need a consent to build, repair or replace a carport, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build a porch or veranda

A guide to the consent application process for a porch or veranda. Check if you need a consent to add a porch or veranda, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Build a pergola

Check if you need a consent to build a pergola, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Add a shade sail

Check if you need a consent to add a shade sail, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Add an awning

Check if you need a consent to add an awning, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Add a rainwater tank

A guide to the consent application process for an outdoor water tank. Check if you need a consent to add an outdoor water tank, prepare a consent application and apply for a consent if you need one.

Heat your home

Find out how to make your home warmer, energy efficient and sustainable by installing wall insulation, solar and heat pump water heating, solid fuel heating and solar panels.

Relocate a building

Find out what consents need to relocate a building and what you need before you apply.

Install or alter an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system

Check when you need a consent to install or alter an on-site wastewater system, what you need to know before you apply for a consent, and your responsibilities after you've installed the system.

Install, check, repair or replace a residential swimming pool or spa

Check if you need a consent to put in, repair, replace or remove a pool or spa. Information on pool inspections. View pool safety videos and find out how to apply for a consent.

Make changes to an existing building

Find out about altering an existing building, including subdividing, extending its life and changing its listed use.

Temporary structures

Find out about temporary structures, if they need a building or resource consent, and how to get one.

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