Click on the image below to be redirected to the canibuildit.govt.nz website. We recommend this as a first step when you are considering a building project. It has easy to use tools to help you decide whether you need a consent or not, some building projects are exempt.
Remember, even if your project does not require a building consent, it still needs to comply with the Building Code. The canibuildit website will also provide links to the relevant part of the building code that applies to your project.