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Building in Hauraki District

Hauraki District Council is a member of the Waikato Building Consent Group, a cluster of Councils who work together to bring consistency to the Building Consent process.

All building projects are required to comply with the District Plan. For more details please refer to the information sheet:

Build Waikato

The group website www.buildwaikato.co.nz is for anyone in the building industry or involved in a building project, large or small. Go to the Build Waikato website for all your building information including:

Build Waikato website
  • Information brochures
  • Guides for homeowners
  • Restricted building work information
  • Helpful building links
  • Complaints
  • Natural Hazards
  • Tiny homes
  • and much more

Objective Build Online Building Consent System

HDC now uses an online system called Objective Build that already supplies several other councils.

This means you can now:

  • one login for multiple councils
  • still see consents previously submitted via Alpha one
  • apply for a building consent anywhere, anytime
  • track your consent progress online
  • submit further information online
  • receive all correspondence digitally

A faster and simpler process!

Lodge or Track your Building Consents with Objective Build

Go to Objective Build

Consents lodged before October 2020

They will continue to be processed using our previous system. This means you won’t be able to see them in the Objective Build customer portal. It also means if you have a consent that was lodged before October 2020 you’ll need to keep sending information to us in the standard way using our email address info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz.

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 Objective Build.

Building consent exemptions

For information about whether a Building Consent is required or not, visit Can I Build It. This is a simple tool for homeowners to help you find out if your building work needs a building consent, and what you need to do before starting physical work.

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

Granny Flats - Small Standalone Dwellings

For information on the Small Standalone Dwelling (Granny Flat) exemptions that came into effect on 15 January 2026 - refer to Build Waikato. These applications can be applied for in the Objective Build portal.

The Building Consent Process

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Manager
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 complaint 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 Manager
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

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