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Land Information New Zealand | www.linz.govt.nz Department of Building and Housiing | www.dbh.govt.nz

Did you know that Upper Hutt has a policy on earthquake prone buildings?  Click here to learn more about this policy, how it may affect you and the steps your council is undertaking to make your city a safer place to live and work.

The Council has a statutory responsibility to administer the provisions of the Building Act 2004 and
the Building Amendment Act 2005, within prescribed time limits.

Responsibilities include processing applications for building consents, enforcing the provisions of
the building code and regulations, code compliance certificates and compliance schedules and
issuing project and land information memoranda.

New Zealand Homeowners Building Guide

The following New Zealand Homeowner’s Building Guides have been specially written to help give
advice and provide a resource for homeowners who are building a new home or building
renovations to their existing house.

Visit the NZ Homeowners Building Guide website for information and advice on NZ building codes,
building suppliers, building advice and so much more!

Building over public mains - frequently asked questions (PDF, 945K)

The New Zealand Homeowners Building Guide - Your guide to building a better home (PDF, 6.7M)

Fences - you and your neighbour (PDF, 64K)

Trees - you and your neighbour (PDF, 58K)

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