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Planning, Building & Local Approvals
Premises approvals, consents, building work, planning controls and local authority requirements.
Sources last reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
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60
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Published case explainers
97
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11
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Building Act 2004
2004 No 72
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Construction & TradesPlanning, Building & Local ApprovalsContractors & Worker StatusCommercial Leases, Rent & OutgoingsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & Remedies
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Resource Management Act 1991
1991 No 69
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsEnvironment, Waste & PollutionEnvironmental Consents & WasteHospitality, Alcohol & Gambling
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Public Works Act 1981
1981 No 35
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsCommercial Leases, Rent & OutgoingsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Fast-track Approvals Act 2024
2024 No 56
PriorityIn force11 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceRestraints, Confidentiality & Trade SecretsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsEnvironmental Consents & WasteTelecommunications, Media & Content
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Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020
2020 No 47
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceCommercial Leases, Rent & OutgoingsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsEnvironmental Consents & Waste
Main lawNew Zealand
Local Government Act 2002
2002 No 84
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceDisputes, Enforcement & Remedies
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Urban Development Act 2020
2020 No 42
PriorityIn force6 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsEnvironmental Consents & WasteStandards, Accreditation & Certification