The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced legislation before Parliament that will make it easier to build small standalone dwellings [often known as granny flats]. Under the proposed changes, these homes could soon be built without the need for...
Welcome to our May newsletter! The year is flying past and there’s lots going on in our industry. In particular, Government have decided to step in and speed things up with a quicker and cheaper mantra. Government, fortunately, is providing assurances that none of...
Welcome to the first newsletter of the year from the building team. Like many of you, we are looking forward to seeing an increase in building work in the district. In saying that, our consent numbers set off in January with a hiss and a roar with around $2.9million...
As the Christmas break fast approaches the team is looking forward to recharging after a hectic year. The office will be closed from 20 of December 2024, reopening 6 January 2025. Our last inspections are on 19 December 2024, and resume 13 January 2025. As we look...
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Kia Ora everyone, As the silly season fast approaches, Government continues to make changes to reduce council oversight of the building consent process and reintroduce flexibility into the consenting process. You may have seen governments latest announcement regarding...
