The Council's on-duty building consent processing staff are available from 8.30 am to 5 pm each working day to answer your building consent related questions.
Contact Information for Processing Staff
Phone: (03) 311 8900
Email: buildinginfo@wmk.govt.nz
Contact Hours: 3 pm - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Book an Inspection
To book inspections you can phone (03) 311 8900 or email the building consent staff at bcbooking@wmk.govt.nz. For further information on booking a building inspection, see our 'How to book a building inspection' page.
For other relevant information check out these resources and organisations:
Resource / Organisation
| About the Resource / Organisation
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| ConsumerBuild | ConsumerBuild aims to provide clear, independent and up-to-date
information to the public about building, buying, renovating and
maintaining houses in New Zealand. |
| Building Officials Institute of NZ | A membership-based and member focused, not-for-profit charitable
organisation, representing Building Control Officials in New Zealand
since 1967. (All Waimakariri District Council Building Unit staff are
members of the Building Officials Institute of NZ.) |
| New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors | The New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors is a national body of
skilled, professional building consultants who have a high degree of
qualification, knowledge and experience. |
| Master Builders | Registered Master Builders Federation represents New Zealand's premier building and construction companies. |
| Certified Builders | The association of certified builders.
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| Department of Building and Housing | Here you will find information and guidance on building law and
compliance, services including weathertight homes, and advice for
tenants and landlords. |