Building and consents

If you are planning to build or renovate your home or business premises, almost everything you build needs to meet a number of standards and regulations like the Building Act 2004.  

Council's Building Control Services have been accredited by the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) and International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) to ensure that certain minimum standards for health and safety of the building users are met in all building construction works.

Objective Build

Council has a new building consent application system. From 3 October 2022 all applications are to be submitted via the Objective Build Applicant Platform. Find information on getting started with Objective Build, including user tutorials on this page.

Building Consents

Find out when you need a building consent, how to apply, and things you need to know before starting work on your project.

Property Information

Information on LIMs, resource consent, natural hazards and healthy housing.

Commercial Buildings

Building Warrant of Fitness, Compliance Schedule, Certificate for Public Use, Earthquake Prone Buildings and Change the Use of a building.

Swimming and Spa Pools

Learn about how to ensure the safety of your swimming pool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers for most frequently asked questions about buildings and our process.

Application Forms, Fees and Guides

Information about application forms, our service charges and guides.

Development Contributions

The Waitaki District Council uses Development Contributions from persons undertaking development to fund a portion of the water supply, wastewater and roading activities.

Customer Survey

Tell us your experience with our building team to help improve our services

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