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Southland District Council’s New Shed Consent Exemptions
If you're planning to build a shed in the Southland District, there's good news! The Southland District Council (SDC) has updated its building ...
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5 Common Council Issues with Shed Projects, and How to Navigate Them
Planning to build a shed? Before you start pouring concrete or ordering materials, it’s essential to understand what your local council might ...
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Can I Get A Building Consent Exemption for My Shed?
You’ve got the site prepared and the shed design ready to go. But then comes the big question: Do I need a building consent?
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How Close Can I Build To My Boundary?
If you are thinking of building a shed on rural land, you may be wondering 'how far from the boundary can I build my shed?' In this blog we explore ...
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How to get a code of compliance certificate for my shed?
You may be wondering, what is code of compliance and is this something I need to worry about?
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5 ways to dispose of Stormwater
If you are considering building a new shed, you may be wondering what you will need to do to comply with the council stormwater regulations. The ...
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Do you need consent for a pole shed in NZ?
The building consent process can be daunting, particularly for large projects. If you are planning a new shed build, you may be wondering whether or ...
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How do you get a Geotech report?
When building a shed or any other structure in New Zealand, a Geotechnical report is often a requirement. As part of the Building Consent ...
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Building Consent vs Resource Consent
You may be thinking, I know my project requires a building consent, but do I need to get a resource consent too?It's common to get these two types ...
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