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Building Controls Update. Building Controls Update: Periodic email news update service. Subscribe to Building Controls Update.

Licensing update. Licensing Update: Quarterly email news update service. Latest issue | Subscribe to Licensing Update.

In Focus. 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. 

essential resources

Consumerbuild website. ConsumerBuild: Help with building, renovating and maintaining your home.

Smarter Homes website.Smarter Homes: Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living.

New Zealand Government website. Your Council: Look up the contact details of your local council.

Resource Management Act. Information about the Resource Management Act [External website].

building A-Z

A glossary of building terms with links to further information.

Building

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.

Determinations

A way of solving disputes about the rules that apply to buildings, and how they are used.

Licensing

Licensing for designers, site supervisors and some trades comes into effect from November 2010.

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