Building in Hauraki District

Are you new to online consents?

We've prepared a list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and a series of helpful video tutorials to help you get started with Objectve Build.

Building consent exemptions

You can find more information on building consent exemptions on the MBIE and Build Waikato websites.

The Building Consent Process

Stage 1 - Planning your project

• Set your budget.
• Understand responsibilities of owner, designer and builder.
• Choose your designer.
• Understand your land - get a PIM (optional).
• Choose your builder and tradespeople.

Stage 2 - Apply for a Building Consent

• Gather all the documentation needed for the Building Consent (BC).
• Check plans and specifications are complete.
• Complete the BC application form (Form 2).
• Submit application and documentation.
• Apply for a Resource Consent (if needed).

Stage 3 - Process Building Consent

• Application allocated to Building Officer.
• Specialist advice is sought if necessary.
• Officer assesses compliance of application and documentation.
• Officer requests further information if necessary.
• Officer decides if a BC can be granted and issued.
• Once you have received your approved BC you may begin your build.

Stage 4 - Construction and Inspection

• Carry out preconstruction checks.
• Construction talks:
  • Know required inspections.
  • Build according to Building Consent.
  • Get any amendments/variations approved before making changes.
• Book inspections.
• Complete the build and collect all required documents.

Stage 5 - Apply for Certification

• Check work completed.
• Understand Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) timeframes.
• Apply for a CCC when ALL of the work relating to the BC has been completed.
• Complete the CCC application for (Form 6), submit this with all the documentation required for your BC.
• Pay any outstanding fees, including development contributions.
• Address and requests for further information.
• Officer makes CCC decision.

Stage 6 - Maintenance and Protection of Investment

• Ensure building is properly maintained according to information provided by contractors.
• Inform builder of any problems within 12 months after completion of build.
• If your building has any Specified Systems, ongoing safety monitoring, repair and maintenance is carried out and annual BWOF provided to council.

Complaints and appeal process

If you're unhappy with any aspect of our service, you can lodge a complaint. You can also appeal any decision we have made to have it reviewed.

Complaints should be addressed to:
Building Control Team Leader
Hauraki District Council
PO Box 17
Paeroa 3640
New Zealand

You'll need to provide us the following information:

• the date the incident occurred
• the nature of your complaint (guidance information, vetting, lodgement, inspection, notice to fix, code compliance certificate or compliance schedule)
• copies of any supporting information (if applicable) and
• the nature of your relationship with us (customer, regulator, or stakeholder).

You can also lodge your complaint on our website or by emailing info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz. We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours at which time you may be asked whether you wish to be heard in relation to the compliant or asked to provide further information.

All complaints will be actioned within 10 working days of receipt of complaint, unless a request for further information is made.

Can I appeal a decision?

Yes, if you do not agree with the outcome you may request a review of the decision. All appeals must be made in writing setting out the reasons why you disagree with the decision.

All appeals should be addressed to:
Building Control Team Leader
Hauraki District Council
PO Box 17
Paeroa 3640
New Zealand

Appeal requests can be emailed to info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz. We'll respond to your appeal within 10 workings days.

Determinations

If you are still unhappy or choose to use an alternative route to settle a matter of doubt or dispute, you may apply to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for a Determination.

For further guidance or to apply go to

• MBIE website - Determinations
• MBIE website - Applying for a determination