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20 December 2011: Building and Construction Outlook quarterly report - December 2011 »
9 December 2011: Revised guidance on repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquake sequence published »
21 November 2011: Barrier design guidance published »
17 November 2011: Changes to supporting Building Code documents made under urgency for Canterbury on 19 May 2011 have been confirmed »
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Gas and electrical certification and fees review
Unit Titles Act 2010
Building Act 2004
Building Act: the legislation that controls all building and construction, renovation and demolition.
Building Code: the performance standards that all building work must comply with.
Compliance Documents: how to comply with the Building Code.
ConsumerBuild: help with building, renovating and maintaining your home.
Your Council: contact details of your local council.
The Department's current vacancies.
Kia ora and welcome to the Department of Building and Housing. Our vision is for a building and housing market that delivers good quality homes and buildings for New Zealanders that contribute to strong communities and a prosperous economy.
Legislation, dispute resolution and information for:
Find out about planned changes resulting from the Building Act review 2009-10 »
Advice and information for landlords and tenants.
More about Tenancy »
Information about weathertightness and how to use the Department's weathertight services.
More about Weathertightness »
Licensing for building practitioners and electrical workers.
