Building

Our role is to facilitate safe residential and commercial buildings throughout the district in accordance with the Building Act.

What we do

Process building consent applications for compliance with the Building Act, issue code compliance certificates, undertake inspections during construction and provide advice and information. We also monitor swimming pool and spa pool fencing for compliance and building warrants of fitness in commercial and public buildings.

We work towards the Community outcome: Safe Built Environment - Manawatu’s built environment is safe, reliable and attractive

Team purpose

To provide a safe environment for the community by effectively delivering statutory regulatory functions.

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Monthly reports

View any monthly Building Services reports Council has made available by clicking the links below:

  • Apply For Building Consent / PIM

    Save time and money with self-service building consent applications; paper applications are no longer required.
  • Building A Fence

    What you need to think about when building a fence.
  • Building Consents

    Manawatu District Council is an accredited Building Consent Authority (BCA) and manages, monitors and processes building consent applications.
  • Building Inspections

    Inspections are carried out to ensure that the building work is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
  • Commercial Buildings

    If you’re planning work on an industrial or commercial building, you’ll need to provide more information than for a regular building consent.
  • Determinations & Complaints

    You can apply to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for a determination.
  • Earthquake Prone Buildings

    A new national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand came into effect on 1 July 2017.
  • Thinking Of Building?

    Steps to think about if you are looking at building.