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Building and renovation projects

Ngā kaupapa hanga me te whakahōu whare

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

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, 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 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.

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.

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 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 pergola

Check if you need a consent to build a pergola, 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 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 a sleepout or cabin

Check if you need a consent to build a sleepout or cabin, 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.

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.

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. Find out how to apply for the consent and how to register your pool.

Relocate a building

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

Temporary structures

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

Re-clad your home

Check if you need a consent to re-clad your home and what types of inspections you will need to book.

Altering an existing building

What to do if you intend to alter your existing building.

Kitchen and bathroom home renovations

Check whether you need a building consent for your kitchen or bathroom renovations.

Add an outdoor water tank

Check if you need a consent to add a water tank and tank platform to your property, and apply for consent if you need one.

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