Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - General

1. What is The Building Act?
2. Who administers the building act?
3. What is a building consent authority?

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FAQs - Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

1. What is a project information memorandum?
2. Do I need a project information memorandum?
3. How to apply for a PIM
4. How long does it take?

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FAQs - Building Consents

1. What is a building consent?
2. When is a building consent required?
3. How long does it take to get a building consent?
4. How do I apply for a building consent?
5. How long is my building consent valid for?

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FAQs - Inspections

1. What inspections do I need?
2. How do I book an inspection?
3. How do I know if the inspection has been passed?
4. What if the inspection has not been approved?
5. What documents should I keep regarding the Building Warrant of Fitness?

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FAQs - Other information

1. What is a notice to fix?
2. Do I need a practical completion inspection?
3. What is a code compliance certificate?
4. What about issuing code compliance certificates for building consents issued under the 1991 Act or that have not been issued by Council?
5. What is a determination?

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Resource Management FAQs

1. What can I do on my site? Can I subdivide my property?
2. Is there a difference between a Building Consent and a Resource Consent? My Building Consent has been issued. Do I still need a resource consent?
3. How much will it cost to process my application? Does the fee cover all the costs?
4. Why does my Resource Consent need to be monitored?
5. My property does not have a Street number or a Rapid Number. How can I obtain one?

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Regulatory FAQs - Parking

1. How can I pay my parking ticket?

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Regulatory FAQs - Dogs / Animal Control

1. How can I register my dog?
2. What is the cost of registering your dog?

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Regulatory FAQs - Environmental Health & Liquor Licensing

1. How do I get a Manages Certificate?
2. What Licence do I need to sell liquor?
3. What do I need to do to start a food business?

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Regulatory FAQs - Noise

1. What can I do about Noise?

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