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In Focus: Energy efficiency of buildings: Consultation on energy efficiency revisions to the New Zealand Building Code and Compliance Documents. Consultation closes 22 December 2006.
ConsumerBuild: Help with building, renovating and maintaining your home.
Smarter Homes: Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living.
Your Council: Look up the contact details of your local council.
Information about the Resource Management Act
A glossary of building terms with links to further information.
Welcome to the building section of the Department of Building and Housing website. Here you will find information and guidance on building legislation and controls.
Includes information about:
A way of solving disputes about the rules that apply to buildings, and how they are used.
Licensing for designers, site supervisors and some trades comes into effect from November 2010.
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