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Auckland adopting NZVD2016 height standard from 1 July 2024
We will adopt the official height standard for New Zealand, Vertical Datum 2016, from 1 July 2024. Projects starting after 1 July must be submitted using the new height standard. See Adopting official height standard NZVD2016 to learn more.
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Guidelines for online building consent applications
Document format standards for online building consent applications
- Provide documentation in PDF format.
- Documents can be provided in colour (relevant for resource consents and engineering approvals).
- Upload documents against individual attachment types – folders can’t be used.
- Minimise company logos to keep file sizes down.
- Create individual files size up to 300MB.
- Check documents are not locked or password-protected.
- Present drawings in landscape view.
Document naming standards for online building consent applications
Keep file names short and use the recommended naming standards when you make an online building consent application.
This will help us process your application faster.
Application Form |
Application Form |
Record(s) of title |
RoT |
Specialist report(s) (optional) |
{relevant type} Report - e.g. Fire Report |
Calculations & Specifications |
Calcs and Specs |
Producer Statement |
PS {relevant number type} |
Technical Literature |
Tech Lit |
Plans |
{relevant type} Plan - e.g. Architectural Plan |
Certificate of Design Work |
CoW |
Land owner / affected party approval(s) (optional) |
LOA |
Additional documents (optional) |
{clear description}
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Online application guide
Use our guide for help with the online application process.
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