If you are considering building or developing your property you are almost sure to require a building consent and may require a resource consent.
Manukau City Council has a wide range of information available if you have any questions about your property.
You can receive FREE building and planning advice from our Customer Centre. Our staff can also assist to search and view copies of documents related to property (charges apply ).
Building Consent
To see whether you need to apply for a building consent please visit When a Building Consent is Required.
For detailed information about the building consent process you can download our information sheet Building consents in Manukau city (PDF 159k).
For detailed information about what you need to provide with a building consent application, download our information sheet Information to accompany a building consent application (PDF 139k).
NZ Building Code Compliance documents can be accesses through the Department of Building and Housing website.
Application forms for a building consent can be found in the Building Consents Forms section of our website.
Resource Consents
Manukau City has a District Plan which contains rules and maps which describe what activities and developments can take place in all areas of the city.
If your proposals are not in accordance with the District Plan you will need a resource consent. You can find more information about resource consents here.
You can also download the booklet Doing It Right 2006 for further basic information about development in Manukau City.
The Ministry for Environment also has a wide range of information.
If you are in doubt, please visit our Customer Centre in Kotuku House at 4 Osterley Way, Manukau City and talk to our Advisory Officers.